A wart is not only an unpleasant skin defect, but also a complex disease that requires complex treatment. The cause of the proliferation of papillomas is a virus that sleeps in the human body. Laser wart removal is a safe, modern method. It is used all over the world: rapid healing and minimal risk of recurrence allow warts to be removed for children and adults without consequences.
A modern way to remove warts
Prerequisite for the appearance of warts is reduced immunity. The growths grow rapidly and can form whole clusters. Papilloma virus can become infected as a cause of the disease through contact with a patient or personal belongings. Whatever the cause of the appearance of warts, they need to be addressed. The first stage of a comprehensive treatment is to remove all the formation on the skin.
Modern methods of removing warts include radio waves and laser removal. Laser destruction of neoplasms on the skin is the simplest and painless procedure that guarantees a stable result. A mini operation is performed under local anesthesia and without further long-term preparation. Fine removal of the accumulation is performed in a specialized office and only by an experienced doctor. The stages of the procedure and the qualifications of the doctor guarantee that the disease will not recur in the near future.
What warts are laser removed?
Papillomas can vary in appearance and location in the human body. Warts affect the arms, legs, back, and face of both adults and children. There is no age limit for people with papillomatosis. With the help of laser therapy, plantar warts can be removed. These are neoplasms of the foot that develop in the horny part of the skin. When layered, the dead skin becomes a seal with a clear core in the center.
The laser is used to remove common warts: dense, rounded growths. Such warts differ in skin color (much darker). Over time, the size of common warts increases and annoys the person: they cause severe discomfort and sometimes hurt.
Laser therapy is used to remove flat warts. The small formations are up to 1 cm in size, the outgrowths are flat in structure and resemble skin-colored nodules on their sides. Flat warts do not rise much above the skin and rarely cause discomfort in humans. Before prescribing a laser technique to remove the buildup, an accurate diagnosis is made - the wart and its type are examined.
Benefits of the procedure
The status of the neoplasm should be determined during the initial examination. If it is not cancerous, it can be removed by one of the modern methods. When we talk about warts on the legs, their removal is done in several stages - in such formations, there are often rods that grow into soft tissues. Warts on the legs keep hurting and causing discomfort while walking. The removal of such warts is done only by the laser method in one step, and this allows it to recover quickly from the procedure.
Root hardnesses are difficult to remove without subsequent relapses: simple surgical excision is ineffective. Laser therapy helps to kill all the cells infected with the virus, even those that are not visible to the naked eye.
The benefits of laser therapy are: speed of procedure and healing. Overall, it takes up to half an hour to remove the growth, 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 should be performed from the age of 5.
The pain relief of the procedure is suitable for people who are hypersensitive: small amounts of medication and painkillers are used to remove the wart.
After laser therapy, virtually no scar or hard scar remains on the affected skin surface. Rapid recovery and low probability of complications are the main advantages of the procedure compared to other modern techniques. The innovative equipment allows the mini-operation to be performed without causing any noticeable discomfort to the patient. The patient is rehabilitated at home under normal conditions.
Contraindications to this procedure
There are many contraindications to effective technique. During the preparation for the mini surgery, the patient undergoes a full body examination. Based on the results obtained, the treating physician will assess the patient's further treatments and risks.
Contraindications to laser therapy:
- skin rash and herpes;
- advanced dermatitis;
- hypertension;
- acute respiratory diseases (the patient's immune system is weakened after previous diseases);
- malignancies.
A pregnant woman should reject the procedure: if possible, laser therapy is postponed until after the birth. If a rash of unknown origin appears on the human body, removal of the warts should be delayed. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications to mini surgery.
Thyroid disease precludes the use of a laser beam to remove an unpleasant wart. Solar allergy is a rare disease that does not allow the laser procedure: in such cases, the fight against warts is done with radio wave therapy.
Severe renal and hepatic impairment is a contraindication to mini surgeries. All contraindications that can cause serious complications in an adult or a child should be considered before using modern techniques.
Perform the procedure
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. Previously, the patient underwent a blood and urine test. Based on the results obtained, the type of anesthesia used and the analgesics required during laser therapy are determined. The non-invasive method precludes contact with the skin: the person is sitting on a comfortable sofa in a supine or sitting position. A drug is injected into the sides of the wart, which should reduce the pain.
After 5-10 minutes, the injected medicine works. The laser beam affects the accumulation for a few minutes. After the procedure, the affected skin surface is treated with special tools 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 restarts are done at home. The possibility of bleeding during the procedure is completely ruled out. If there is no cut on the skin, infections or pathogenic microorganisms cannot enter the wound - secondary infection after surgery is ruled out.
Rehabilitation after laser removal
The healing of the area of skin affected by warts depends directly on the procedure performed. The state-of-the-art laser is completely sterile (bactericidal). It works on the skin and does not cause inflammation - so no scars or visible scars remain on the body. In the laser-treated area, the pathogen of bacteria or viruses is completely killed. Immediately after the procedure, you may feel a little discomfort during the knitting, which will soon disappear.
The skin recovers completely within 2 weeks (for a month in people with weakened immunity). A hard crust is formed in the treated area: healing occurs below. As soon as the lower skin heals, the bark falls off without further damage.
The bark lasts for about 10 days and does not cause discomfort in humans. After the procedure, new skin appears in the third week.
Home Care
Home care includes periodic skin treatments. The patient treats the crust and surrounding skin with disinfectants. The bark should never be torn off or soaked - it protects new skin.
Accidental injury may result in a fungal infection or infection. Such a consequence does not allow the wound to heal, and a new wart will soon appear.
Do not tan until new skin appears: the bark should not be exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Do not visit the sauna or solarium during the rehabilitation period. Visits to pools or open water bodies are excluded. Skin treatment after laser therapy with cosmetic products is not allowed.
Products containing alcohol that dries the bark are dangerous to the skin. The patient’s behavior after laser excision of the accumulation determines the rate of healing.