A wart is not only an unpleasant skin defect, but also a complex disease that needs complex treatment. The root cause of the spread of papillomas is a dormant virus in the human body. Laser wart removal is a safe modern method. It is used all over the world: fast healing and minimal risk of recurrence allow you to remove warts in children and adults without consequences.
Modern method of removing warts
Impaired immunity is a prerequisite for the appearance of warts. The growths grow rapidly and can form whole clusters. You can become infected with papillomavirus - the root cause of the disease - through contact with a sick person or through his personal belongings. Whatever the cause of the appearance of warts, they need to be treated. The first stage of a comprehensive treatment is the removal of all formations on the skin.
Modern methods of excision of warts include removal of radio waves and laser. Destroying a neoplasm on the skin with a laser is the simplest and most painless procedure that guarantees a stable result. A mini-operation is performed under local anesthesia and without further long-term preparation. Delicate removal of the build-up is performed 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 be relapsed in the near future.
What kind of warts are removed with a laser?
Papillomas can vary in appearance and location on the human body. Warts affect both adults and children's arms, legs, back and face. There are no age restrictions for patients with papillomatosis. With the help of laser therapy, plantar warts can be removed. These are neoplasms on the foot that develop in the horny part of the skin. Layering turns the dead skin into a seal with a visible clear core in the middle.
The laser is used to remove common warts: growth of dense, rounded structure. Such warts differ from skin color (they are much darker). Over time, common warts increase in size and irritate a person: they cause severe discomfort and occasional pain.
Laser therapy is used to remove flat warts. The size of small formations is not more than 1 cm. The plants have a flat structure and look like skin-colored nodules from the side. Flat warts do not rise much above the skin and rarely cause discomfort to a person. Before prescribing a laser technique for removal of accumulation, an accurate diagnosis is determined - the wart and its type are examined.
Benefits of the procedure
During the initial examination it is necessary to determine the status of the neoplasm. If it is not carcinogenic, it can be removed using one of the modern methods. When it comes to warts on the feet, the removal is performed in several stages - such formations often have rods that grow in soft tissue. Warts on the feet constantly hurt and cause discomfort while walking. Only using the laser method, the removal of such warts is performed in one step and it allows you to recover quickly after the procedure.
Root hairs are difficult to remove without subsequent recurrence: Simple surgical excision is ineffective. Laser therapy helps to destroy all cells infected with the virus, even those that are not visible to the naked eye.
The benefits 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 complex 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 perform the procedure from 5 years.
The pain relief of the procedure is suitable for people with hypersensitivity: a small amount of medication and painkillers are used to remove the wart.
After laser therapy, there are almost no scars or hard scars left on the affected skin area. Rapid recovery and low probability of complications are the main advantages of the procedure compared to other modern techniques. The innovative equipment makes it possible to perform a mini-operation without noticeable discomfort to the patient. Rehabilitation of the patient is performed at home under his usual conditions.
Contraindications to this procedure
The effective technique has a number of contraindications. In preparation for mini-surgery, the patient undergoes a complete examination of the body. Based on the results obtained, the attending physician assesses additional treatments and risks to the patient.
Contraindications to laser therapy:
- skin rash and herpes
- advanced dermatitis
- high blood pressure
- acute respiratory diseases (patient has a weakened immune system after previous illnesses)
- malignant diseases.
A pregnant woman should reject the procedure: if possible, postpone laser therapy to the postpartum period. If rash of unknown origin occurs on the human body, it is necessary to wait a bit with the removal of the warts. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications to mini-surgery.
Thyroid disease precludes 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 such cases, the fight against warts is carried out using radio wave treatment.
Severe renal and hepatic impairment is a contraindication to 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 to perform the procedure
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 painkillers 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 supine or sitting position. A drug is injected on the warts, which should reduce any pain.
After 5-10 minutes, the injected medicine takes effect. The laser beam affects the structure within a few minutes. After the procedure, the affected area of the skin is treated with special means and a bandage is applied.
Half an hour of surgery does not require hospitalization of the patient: immediately after laser therapy, the patient goes home alone.
Skin treatments and bandages are performed at home. During the procedure, the possibility of bleeding is completely ruled out. If there is nothing cut on the skin, infections or pathogenic microorganisms can not enter the wound - secondary postoperative infection is excluded.
Rehabilitation after laser removal
Healing of a wart-affected skin area depends directly on the procedure performed. The high-tech laser is completely sterile (bactericidal). It works on the skin and does not cause inflammation - for this reason there are no scars or visible scars left on the body. In the laser treated area, the pathogen of bacteria or viruses is completely destroyed. Immediately after the procedure, you may feel a little discomfort under the bandage, which will soon disappear.
The skin is completely restored within 2 weeks (up to a month in people with weakened immunity). A hard crust forms on the treated area: healing takes place beneath it. Once the lower skin is healed, the crust falls off without further damage.
The crust lasts for approx. 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 crust and the skin around it with disinfectants. The crust should never be torn off or soaked - it protects new skin.
Due to accidental damage, fungal infection or infection may occur. Such a consequence does not allow the wound to heal, and soon a new wart appears.
Do not sunbathe until new skin appears: do not expose the crust to ultraviolet rays. You should not visit the sauna or solarium during the rehabilitation period. Visits to pools or open water areas are excluded. Skin treatment after laser therapy with cosmetic products is not allowed.Alcoholic products that dry out the crust are dangerous for the skin. The patient's behavior after laser removal of the accumulation determines the rate of recovery.