The wart is not only an uncomfortable skin defect, but also a complex disease that requires complex treatment. The main reason for the proliferation of papillomas is a virus that is dormant in the human body. Laser wart removal is a safe and modern method. Used all over the world: fast recovery and minimal risk of recurrence allows you to remove warts in children and adults without consequences.
Modern method of removing warts
Reduced immunity is a prerequisite for warts to appear. The growth grows rapidly and can form whole clusters. Infection with the papilloma virus, which is the root cause of the disease, can be through contact with a sick person or through personal belongings. Regardless of the reason warts occur, they need attention. The first step of a comprehensive treatment is the removal of all formations on the skin.
Modern wart excision methods include radio wave and laser removal. Laser removal of neoplasms on the skin is the simplest and most painless procedure that guarantees a stable result. A mini surgery is performed using local anesthesia and without additional long-term preparation. Precise removal of the structure is carried out in a specialized office and only by an experienced doctor. The stages of the procedure and the qualifications of the doctor are a guarantee that the disease will not relapse in the near future.
What types of warts are removed with laser?
Papillomas can differ in appearance and location in the human body. Warts affect the arms, legs, back and face of both adults and children. There are no age restrictions for patients with papillomatosis. Plantar warts can be removed with laser treatment. These are neoplasms on the feet that develop on the horny part of the skin. Layering, dead skin turns into a seal with a visible transparent core in the middle.
The laser is used to remove common warts: dense, round growths. These types of warts are different from skin color (much darker in color). Over time, common warts increase in size and irritate a person: they cause severe discomfort and sometimes hurt.
Laser treatment is used to eliminate flat warts. Small formations do not exceed 1 cm in size. Growths have a flat structure and resemble tan-colored bumps from the sides. Flat warts do not grow far above the skin and rarely cause discomfort. Before prescribing a laser technique to remove the buildup, an accurate diagnosis is determined - the wart and its type are examined.
Operation benefits
During the first examination, the condition of the neoplasm must be determined. If it is not cancerous, it can be removed using one of the modern methods. In the case of warts on the feet, their removal is carried out in several stages - such formations usually have rods growing on soft tissues. Warts on the feet cause constant pain and discomfort when walking. With the help of laser method, removal of such warts is performed in one step and allows you to recover quickly after the procedure.
It is difficult to remove root calluses afterwards without recurrence: simple surgical excision is ineffective. Laser therapy helps destroy all virus-infected cells, including those that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
The advantages of laser therapy include: speed of the procedure and speed of recovery. In total, it takes no more than half an hour to remove the growths, depending on the complexity of the neoplasm and the number of warts. The minimum number of contraindications makes laser therapy universal and safe for children. The procedure is allowed from the age of 5.
The painlessness of the procedure is suitable for people with hypersensitivity: A small amount of medication and painkillers are used to get rid of the wart.
After laser treatment, almost no scars or hard scars are left on the affected skin area. Fast recovery and low probability of complications are the main advantages of the procedure compared to other modern techniques. The innovative equipment allows a mini operation to be performed without any noticeable discomfort for the patient. The rehabilitation of the patient is done at home in normal conditions.
Contraindications for this procedure
Effective technique has a number of contraindications. In preparation for mini surgery, the patient is subjected to a full body examination. Based on the results obtained, the attending physician evaluates other treatments and risks for the patient.
Contraindications of laser therapy:
- skin rash and herpes;
- advanced dermatitis;
- high blood pressure;
- acute respiratory diseases (the patient has a weakened immune system after previous illnesses);
- malignant diseases.
A pregnant woman should refuse the procedure: If possible, laser treatment will be delayed until the postpartum period. If a rash of unknown origin is seen on the human body, the removal of the warts should be delayed. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications to mini surgery.
Thyroid disease prevents the laser beam from being used to get rid of an unpleasant wart. Allergy to the sun is a rare disease that does not allow the laser procedure: in such cases, the fight against warts is carried out using radio wave therapy.
Severe kidney and liver failure is a contraindication to mini surgery. Before using modern techniques, it is necessary to take into account all contraindications that can cause serious complications in an adult or a child.
How to perform the procedure
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. Blood and urine tests are performed beforehand. According to the results, the type of anesthesia used and the painkillers that will be needed during laser treatment are determined. The non-invasive method eliminates any contact with the skin: the person sits on a comfortable sofa lying down or sitting down. A medicine is injected into the edges of the wart to reduce any pain.
The injected drug takes effect after 5-10 minutes. The laser beam affects the buildup for a few minutes. After the procedure, the affected skin area is treated with special means and a bandage is applied.
A half-hour operation does not require the patient to be hospitalized: Immediately after laser treatment, the patient goes home on his own.
Skin care and re-dressing are done at home. During the procedure, the possibility of bleeding is completely excluded. Infections or pathogenic microorganisms cannot penetrate the wound if there is no incision in the skin - secondary postoperative infection is excluded.
Rehabilitation after laser removal
The healing of the skin area affected by the wart directly depends on the procedure applied. The high-tech laser is completely sterile (bactericidal). It acts on the skin and does not cause inflammation - so there are no scars or visible scars on the body. The pathogen of bacteria or viruses in the laser treated area is completely destroyed. You may feel some discomfort under the bandage immediately after the procedure and this will disappear after a short time.
The skin is completely renewed within 2 weeks (up to a month in immunocompromised persons). A hard crust forms on the treated area: healing occurs under it. Once the lower skin has healed, the scab falls off without further damage.
The shell lasts about 10 days and does not cause any discomfort in humans. New skin appears in the third week after the procedure.
Home Care
Home care includes periodic skin care. The patient treats the surrounding peel and skin with disinfectants. The shell should never be torn or soaked - it protects new skin.
A fungal infection or infection may occur due to accidental injury. Such a result will not allow the wound to heal, and a new wart will soon appear.
Do not tan until new skin appears: the shell should not be exposed to ultraviolet rays. During the rehabilitation period, you should not visit the sauna or solarium. Visiting pools or open water bodies are excluded. Skin treatment is not allowed after laser treatment with cosmetic products.
Products containing alcohol that dry the skin are dangerous to the skin. The patient's behavior after laser excision of the deposition determines the rate of recovery.