Clinical manifestations of human papillomavirus infection are expressed in 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. However, 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 painlessly and quickly burned out by a laser. Modern equipment is used for the procedure, which allows you to accurately set the required depth of treatment of tissues damaged by the growth of warts. This will eliminate the occurrence of relapses and the formation of ugly scars.
Purpose of laser wart removal
Different types of warts can be burned off with a laser beam on any part of the human body. Such procedures are carried out in specialized medical centers with the help of high-tech equipment by highly qualified specialists. This method is considered particularly effective in removing the following types of warts:
- even;
- plantar;
- ordinary
If there are no contraindications, the removal of benign skin growths with a laser beam is almost always prescribed if the formations are in a prominent place. This is due to the high aesthetics of the procedure. That is, after the operation, healing occurs quickly and leaves no scars.
This method is also indicated in cases when it is necessary to remove a wart in a hard-to-reach place. This ties directly to the features that allow for easy reconfiguration for any body part. With the help of a laser beam, papilloma up to a size of 5 mm are sclerosed. To remove large warts, it is recommended to use the electrocoagulation method.
Advisory! In children, warts can be removed with a laser only from the age of five, and even then only if such formations cause discomfort. This is because as the child grows and the child's body restructures, the growths may disappear on their own.
How is laser wart removal performed?
The procedure for removing warts with a laser does not cause discomfort and is carried out for no more than 5-7 minutes. The event consists of the following phases:
- Anesthesia. If the warts have spread over a large area of the skin, an anesthetic injection is given. As a rule, however, the application of a special anesthetic ointment or gel to relieve pain is sufficient.
- Distance. A laser beam is aimed at the wart and the benign formation is cauterized. After anesthesia, it is absolutely painless and the patient only feels a slight tingling sensation.
- Processing. A small wound is treated with an antiseptic without alcohol, a solution of potassium permanganate can be used instead. An antiseptic regeneration bandage is then applied.
Advisory! You should know that deep-seated deposits will be burned again with a laser beam after a few months. This will prevent relapses from occurring.
Various surgical CO2 lasers are mostly used to remove benign skin lesions. Conventionally, they can be compared to a non-contact "scalpel". All procedures are painless and guarantee absolute sterility due to the natural properties of the laser beam.
When exposed to a laser beam on a wart formation, coagulation of protein structures and layered evaporation of damaged tissue occurs. That is, after such treatment, all cells affected by the virus die. The laser beam ensures that blood vessels "weld" along the edges of the wound, which guarantees a bloodless operation and excludes infection.
Advisory! You should know that sunbathing or visiting a solarium is not recommended for a few weeks before laser wart removal.
Contraindications for laser wart removal
Before removing warts with a laser, an examination is necessary to confirm the good quality of the skin formation. Usually it is enough for a specialist to examine tissues under a microscope, but if in doubt, a biopsy may be prescribed.
Advisory! It should be remembered that cauterization of malignant tumors with a laser beam is strictly forbidden.
In addition, there are other contraindications, namely:
- Pregnancy and breast feeding period;
- diabetes mellitus;
- Epilepsy and other diseases accompanied by seizures;
- Immunodeficiency;
- Hypersensitivity of the skin and intolerance to the anesthetic used.
- Allergy to ultraviolet.
Advisory! During pregnancy, you can remove warts with a laser only if they cause discomfort. This can affect plantar growths or formations located at points 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;
- aggravation of herpes.
Limitations after wart removal
After the wart is removed with a laser, a small scab remains at the treatment site, and there may be some redness and swelling around the wound. Within a few days after the procedure, it is not recommended to take actions, namely:
- Forcibly remove the crust formed after laser irradiation;
- Apply medicinal or cosmetic products to the healing surface;
- Wipe the wound after water treatment.
In addition, after removing skin growths with a laser, it is important:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun until the wound has fully healed;
- Do not visit ordinary places such as baths, saunas or swimming pools.
- Avoid overheating or overcooling the treated skin areas.
If you observe the sanitation rules, you can expect the crust that has formed to fall off on its own after about two weeks. After that, within a month, the skin fully recovers and no traces remain.
The only disadvantage of laser wart removal is the rather high cost of the procedure. But at the same time, the price completely depends on the size of the cluster, 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 the removal of warts at the initial stage of their development in most cases is quite affordable.