A wart is not only an unpleasant skin defect, but also a complex disease that requires complex treatment. The main cause of the proliferation of papillomas is a dormant virus in the human body. Laser wart removal is a modern and safe method. It is used all over the world: fast healing and minimal risk of relapse allow you to remove warts in children and adults without consequences.
Modern method of removing warts
Reduced immunity is a prerequisite for the appearance of warts. The growths grow rapidly and can form whole clusters. You can become infected with the papilloma virus - the main cause of the disease - through contact with a sick person or through their personal belongings. Whatever the reason for the appearance of warts, they need to be addressed. The first stage of a complete treatment is the removal of all formations on the skin.
Modern methods of excision of warts include the removal of radio waves and lasers. The destruction of neoplasms on the skin with a laser is the simplest and most painless procedure that guarantees a stable result. A mini-operation is performed using local anesthesia and without further long-term preparation. Gentle removal of accumulation 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 there will be no recurrence of the disease in the near future.
What kind of warts are removed with a laser?
Papillomas can differ in appearance and location on the human body. Warts affect the arms, legs, back and face of adults and children. There are no age restrictions for patients with papillomatosis. With the help of laser therapy, plantar warts can be removed. These are foot neoplasms that develop in the horny part of the skin. By layering, the dead skin turns into a seal with a clear core visible in the center.
The laser is used to remove common warts - growths of dense and rounded structure. Such warts differ in skin color (they are much darker). Over time, common warts increase in size and annoy a person: they bring severe discomfort and occasionally hurt.
Laser therapy is used to remove flat warts. The size of the small formations does not exceed 1 cm. The growths have a flat structure and from the side resemble skin-colored nodules. Flat warts do not rise much above the skin and rarely cause discomfort in a person. Before prescribing a laser technique to remove the buildup, an accurate diagnosis is determined - the wart and its type are examined.
Advantages of the procedure
During the initial examination, it is necessary to establish the state of the neoplasm. If it is not carcinogenic, it can be removed using modern methods. If we talk about warts on the feet, then their removal is carried out in several stages: such formations often have rods that grow in soft tissues. Warts on the feet are constantly painful and cause discomfort while walking. Only with the help of the laser method, the removal of such warts is carried out in one stage and allows you to quickly recover after the procedure.
Root calluses are difficult to remove without subsequent recurrence: simple surgical excision is ineffective. Laser therapy helps destroy all virus-infected cells, even those that are not visible to the naked eye.
The advantages of laser therapy include: the speed of the procedure and the speed of recovery. In total, the removal of the growth takes no more than half an hour, 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. It is allowed to carry out the procedure from the age of 5.
The painless procedure is suitable for people with hypersensitivity: a small amount of drugs and painkillers are used to remove the wart.
After laser therapy, virtually no scar or hard scar remains on the affected skin area. Quick recovery and low likelihood of complications are the main advantages of the procedure over other modern techniques. The innovative equipment allows you to perform a mini-operation without perceptible discomfort for the patient. Rehabilitation of the patient is carried out at home in his usual condition.
Contraindications for this procedure
The effective technique has a number of contraindications. In preparation for the mini surgery, the patient undergoes a full body examination. Based on the results obtained, the attending physician evaluates further treatments and risks for the patient.
Contraindications to laser therapy:
- rash and herpes;
- advanced dermatitis;
- arterial hypertension;
- acute respiratory diseases (the patient has a weakened immune system after previous diseases);
- malignant diseases.
A pregnant woman should refuse the procedure: if possible, laser therapy is postponed until the postpartum period. If a rash of unknown origin appears on the human body, it is necessary to postpone the removal of warts. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications to mini-surgery.
Thyroid diseases preclude the use of a laser beam to remove an unpleasant wart. Allergy to the sun is a rare disease that does not allow the laser procedure: in these cases, the fight against warts is carried out using radio wave therapy.
Severe renal and hepatic insufficiency is a contraindication for mini-surgery. Before using modern techniques, it is necessary to take into account all the contraindications that can cause serious complications in an adult or a child.
How the procedure is performed
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. Previously, the patient undergoes blood and urine tests. Based on the results obtained, the type of anesthesia used and the analgesics that will be needed during laser therapy are determined. The non-invasive method excludes any contact with the skin: the person sits on a comfortable sofa in a lying or sitting position. A drug is injected into the sides of the wart, which is supposed to reduce pain.
After 5-10 minutes, the injected drug takes effect. The laser beam affects the buildup within minutes. After the procedure, the affected area of the skin is treated with special means and a bandage is applied.
A half-hour operation does not require the patient to be hospitalized: immediately after the laser therapy, the patient returns home alone.
Skin treatments and dressings are done at home. During the procedure, the possibility of bleeding is completely excluded. If there is no cut on the skin, infections or pathogenic microorganisms cannot penetrate the wound - secondary post-operative infection is excluded.
Rehabilitation after laser removal
The healing of an area of the skin affected by warts directly depends on the procedure performed. The high-tech laser is completely sterile (bactericidal). It works on the skin and does not cause inflammation, which is why no visible scars or scars remain on the body. In the area treated with the laser, the pathogen of bacteria or viruses is completely destroyed. Immediately after the procedure, you may feel a slight discomfort under the bandage, which will soon disappear.
The skin is fully restored within 2 weeks (up to a month in people with weakened immunity). A hard crust forms on the treated area: healing takes place under it. Once the lower skin heals, the scab falls off without further damage.
The scab 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 treatments. The patient treats the scab and surrounding skin with disinfectants. The crust should never be torn or soaked - it protects the new skin.
Due to accidental injury, fungal infections or infections can occur. Such a consequence does not allow the wound to heal and soon a new wart appears.
Do not tan until new skin appears: the crust must not be exposed to ultraviolet rays. You shouldn't visit the sauna or solarium during the rehabilitation period. Visits to open pools or ponds are excluded. Treatment of the skin after laser therapy with cosmetic products is not allowed.
Alcoholic products that dry the scab are dangerous for the skin. The patient's behavior after laser excision of the accumulation determines the speed of his recovery.