Clinical manifestations of human papillomavirus infection are expressed by ugly wart formations 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 numerous reviews show, benign formations on the skin are burned with a laser painlessly and quickly. For the procedure, modern equipment is used that allows you to precisely adjust the required depth of treatment of tissues damaged by the growth of a wart. This eliminates the appearance 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 carried out in specialized medical centers with the help of high-tech equipment by highly qualified specialists. This method is considered especially effective in removing the following types of warts:
- flat;
- plant;
- Ordinary.
If there are no contraindications, 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 in which it is necessary to remove a wart in a place that is difficult to access. This is directly related to the features of the equipment, which provides easy reconfiguration for any part of the body. With the help of a laser beam, papilloma up to 5 mm in size are cauterized. To remove large warts, it is recommended to use the electrocoagulation method.
Tip! In children, warts can be removed with a laser only after the age of five, and only if such formations cause discomfort. This is due to the fact that with the growth of the child and the restructuring of the child's body, the growths may disappear on their own.
How is laser wart removal performed?
The laser wart removal procedure does not cause discomfort and is carried out for no more than 5-7 minutes. The event consists of the following stages:
- Anesthesia. If the wart formation has affected a large area of skin, an anesthetic injection is given. But usually, the use of a special anesthetic ointment or gel is enough to relieve the pain.
- Elimination. A laser beam is directed at the wart and the benign formation is burned. It is absolutely not painful after anesthesia and the patient feels only a slight tingling sensation.
- processing. A small wound is treated with an alcohol-free antiseptic, instead of which a solution of potassium permanganate can be used. Subsequently, an antiseptic regenerating bandage is applied.
Tip! You should know that if the buildup has deep roots, cauterization with a laser beam is done again after a few months. This prevents the occurrence of relapses.
To remove benign skin lesions, most often, various surgical CO2 lasers are used. Conventionally, they can be compared to a non-contact "scalpel". All actions are performed painlessly and guarantee complete sterility due to the natural properties of the laser beam.
When exposed to a laser beam on the formation of a wart, coagulation of protein structures and layer-by-layer evaporation of damaged tissues occur. That is, after such treatment, all cells affected by the virus die. The laser beam provides "welding" of blood vessels along the edges of the wound, which ensures a bloodless operation and excludes infection.
Tip! You should know that for several weeks before laser wart removal, sunbathing or visiting a solarium is not recommended.
Contraindications for laser wart removal
Before laser wart removal, it is necessary to undergo an examination to confirm the good quality of skin formation. It is usually sufficient for a specialist to examine the tissues under a microscope, but in case of doubt, a biopsy may be prescribed.
Tip! It must be remembered that cauterization of malignant tumors with a laser beam is strictly prohibited.
In addition, there are other contraindications, namely:
- Pregnancy and the lactation period;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy and other diseases accompanied by seizures;
- Immunodeficiency;
- Skin hypersensitivity and intolerance to applied anesthesia.
- Allergy to ultraviolet rays.
Tip! During pregnancy, you can remove warts with a laser only if they cause discomfort. This may refer to 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 fetus.
Laser wart removal should be postponed if:
- Fever caused by a bacterial or viral infection;
- High blood pressure;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Herpes exacerbation.
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 after the procedure, it is not recommended to take any actions, namely:
- Forcibly remove the resulting crust after laser irradiation;
- Apply any medical or cosmetic product to the healing surface;
- Clean the wound after taking water procedures.
In addition, it is important after laser skin growth removal:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight until the wound is completely healed;
- Do not visit common places such as baths, saunas or swimming pools.
- Avoid overheating or hypothermia of the treated skin areas.
Subject to the rules of rehabilitation, you can count on the fact that the resulting bark 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 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 say with confidence that in most cases, the removal of warts at the initial stage of their development is quite affordable at their cost.