Clinical manifestations of human papillomavirus infection are expressed by ugly formations of warts on various parts of the skin of the body. Today, modern medicine and cosmetology offer many different methods of removing such growths. But the most effective way is laser wart removal, which is indicated for both adults and children.
As evidenced by numerous reviews, benign formations on the skin are burned by a laser painlessly and quickly. Modern equipment is used for the procedure, which allows you to precisely adjust the required depth of treatment of tissues damaged by the growth of a wart. This eliminates the occurrence of relapses and the formation of ugly scars.
Purpose of laser wart removal
On any part of the human body, various types of warts can be burned with a laser beam. Such procedures are performed in specialized medical centers with the help of high-tech equipment by highly qualified specialists. This method is considered particularly effective when removing the following types of warts:
- dish;
- footbed;
- Ordinary.
If there are no contraindications, then the removal of benign skin growths with a laser beam is almost always prescribed when the formations are located in a prominent place. This is due to the high aesthetics of the procedure. That is, after the operation, healing occurs quickly and does not leave scars.
Also, this method is indicated for those cases where it is necessary to remove a wart in a hard-to-reach place. This is directly related to the characteristics of the equipment, which allows for easy reconfiguration for any part of the body. With the help of a laser beam, papilloma up to 5 mm is cauterized. To remove large warts, it is recommended to use the method of electrocoagulation.
Advice! In children, warts can be removed with a laser only after reaching the age of five and only if such formations lead to discomfort. This is due to the fact that with the growth of the baby and the restructuring of the baby's body, the growths can disappear on their own.
How is laser wart removal performed?
The procedure for removing warts with a laser does not cause any discomfort and is carried out for no more than 5-7 minutes. The event consists of the following phases:
- Anesthesia. If the wart formation has affected a large area of the skin, an injection of anesthetic is given. But usually, using a special anesthetic ointment or gel is enough to relieve pain.
- Removal. A laser beam is directed at the wart and the benign formation is burned out. It is absolutely not painful after anesthesia and the patient feels only a slight tingling sensation.
- Under processing. A small wound is treated with an alcohol-free antiseptic, instead of which you can use a solution of potassium permanganate. Next, an antiseptic regenerating bandage is applied.
Advice! You should know that if the buildup has deep roots, then cauterization with a laser beam is done again after a few months. This avoids the occurrence of relapses.
To remove benign skin lesions, various surgical CO2 lasers are most often used. Conventionally, they can be compared to a non-contact "scalpel". All actions are performed painlessly and guarantee complete sterility thanks to the natural properties of the laser beam.
When exposed to a laser beam on a wart formation, coagulation of protein structures occurs and layer-by-layer evaporation of damaged tissues occurs. That is, after such treatment, all cells affected by the virus die. The laser beam provides the "welding" of blood vessels along the edges of the wound, which ensures a bloodless operation and rules out infection.
Advice! You should know that for several weeks before laser wart removal, it is not recommended to sunbathe or visit a solarium.
Contraindications for laser wart removal
Before removing warts with a laser, it is necessary to undergo an examination to confirm the good quality of the skin formation. It is usually sufficient for a specialist to examine the tissues under a microscope, but if in doubt, a biopsy may be prescribed.
Advice! It should be remembered that the cauterization of malignant tumors with a laser beam is strictly prohibited.
In addition, there are other contraindications, namely:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy and other diseases accompanied by seizures;
- Immunodeficiency;
- Hypersensitivity of the skin and intolerance to applied anesthesia.
- Allergy to ultraviolet.
Advice! During pregnancy, you can only remove warts with a laser if they are causing discomfort. This may involve plantar growths or formations located in places of friction. In this case, it is better to exclude the use of anesthesia, so as not to harm the unborn child.
Laser wart removal should be postponed if:
- Fever caused by a bacterial or viral infection
- high blood pressure;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Exacerbation of herpes.
Restrictions after wart removal
After the wart is removed with a laser, a small scab remains at the treatment site and there may be slight redness and slight swelling around the wound. Within a few days of the procedure, it is not recommended to take any action, namely:
- Forcibly remove the resulting crust after laser irradiation;
- Apply any medical or cosmetic products to the healing surface;
- Clean the wound after performing the water procedures.
Also, it is important after the removal of skin growths with a laser:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight until the wound heals completely;
- Do not visit common places such as bathrooms, saunas or swimming pools.
- Avoid overheating or hypothermia of treated skin areas.
Subject to the rehabilitation rules, you can count on the fact that the resulting scab will fall off on its own, after about two weeks. After that, within a month, the skin will fully recover and no traces will remain.
The only drawback of laser wart removal is the rather high cost of the procedure. But at the same time, the price depends entirely on the size of the accumulation, the depth of penetration of its roots, and also on the location of the benign formation. In this regard, we can confidently say that in most cases, the removal of warts at the initial stage of their development is quite affordable at its expense.