A wart is not only an unpleasant skin defect, but also a complex disease that requires complex treatment. The fundamental cause of the proliferation of papillomas is a latent virus 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 you to remove warts in children and adults without consequences.
Modern method to remove warts
Reduced immunity is a prerequisite for the appearance of warts. The growths grow rapidly and can form complete clusters. You can become infected with the papillomavirus, the main cause of the disease, through contact with a sick person or through your personal belongings. Whatever the reason for the appearance of warts, they must be treated. The first stage of a comprehensive treatment is the removal of all formations on the skin.
Modern methods of wart removal include laser and radio wave removal. The destruction of neoplasms in the skin with laser is the simplest and painless procedure that guarantees a stable result. A mini operation is performed under local anesthesia and without additional long-term preparation. Gentle removal of buildup is carried out in a specialized office and only by an experienced physician. The stages of the procedure and the qualifications of the doctor are a guarantee that in the near future there will be no relapses of the disease.
What types of warts are removed with laser?
Papillomas can differ in appearance and location on the human body. Warts affect the arms, legs, back, and face of both adults and children. There are no age restrictions for patients with papillomatosis. With the help of laser therapy, plantar warts can be removed. They are neoplasms of the foot that develop in the horny part of the skin. In layers, the dead skin becomes a seal with a visible transparent core in the center.
The laser is used to remove common warts: growths with a dense and rounded structure. These warts differ in skin color (they are much darker). Over time, common warts increase in size and bother the person: they cause great discomfort and occasionally hurt.
Laser therapy is used to remove flat warts. The size of the small formations is not more than 1 cm. The growths have a flat structure and sideways resemble skin-colored nodules. Flat warts do not rise very high above the skin and rarely cause discomfort in a person. Before prescribing a laser technique to remove a build-up, an accurate diagnosis is determined - the wart and its type are examined.
Benefits of the procedure
During the initial examination, it is necessary to establish the status of the neoplasm. If it is not cancerous, it can be removed by one of the modern methods. When it comes to warts on the feet, their removal takes place in several stages; these formations often have rods that grow in soft tissues. Warts on the feet constantly hurt and cause discomfort when 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 from the procedure.
Root calluses are difficult to remove without subsequent relapses: simple surgical excision is ineffective. Laser therapy helps destroy all cells infected with the virus, even those that are not visible to the naked eye.
Advantages of laser therapy include: speed of procedure and 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 minimal 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 medications and pain relievers are used to remove the wart.
After laser therapy, practically no scars or hard scars are left on the affected skin area. Quick recovery and low probability of complications are the main advantages of the procedure compared to other modern techniques. The innovative equipment allows a mini operation to be performed without the patient feeling discomfort. Rehabilitation of the patient is carried out at home in his usual conditions.
Contraindications for this procedure
The effective technique has several contraindications. In preparation for the mini surgery, the patient undergoes a full body exam. Based on the results obtained, the treating physician assesses additional treatment options and risks to the patient.
Contraindications for laser therapy:
- skin rash and herpes;
- advanced dermatitis;
- high blood pressure;
- acute respiratory diseases (the patient has a weakened immune system after previous illnesses);
- 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 wait a little while the warts are removed. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications to minisurgery.
Thyroid disease prevents the use of a laser beam to remove a nasty wart. Sun allergy is a rare disease that does not allow the laser procedure: in such cases, the fight against warts is carried out using radio wave therapy.
Severe liver and kidney failure is a contraindication to minicurgery. Before using modern techniques, it is necessary to take into account all the contraindications that can cause serious complications in an adult or 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 pain relievers 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. Medicine is injected into the sides of the wart, which should reduce pain.
After 5-10 minutes, the injected drug takes effect. The laser beam affects the build-up for a few minutes. After the procedure, the affected skin area is treated with special means and a bandage is applied.
A half-hour operation does not require hospitalization of the patient: immediately after laser therapy, the patient goes home on their own.
Skin treatments and dressings are done at home. During the procedure, the possibility of bleeding is completely excluded. If there is no cut in the skin, infections or pathogenic microorganisms cannot penetrate the wound; secondary postoperative infection is excluded.
Rehabilitation after laser removal
The healing of an area of the skin affected by warts depends directly on the procedure performed. The high-tech laser is completely sterile (bactericidal). It acts on the skin and does not cause inflammation; for this reason, there are no visible scars or scars left on the body. In the laser-treated area, the bacterial or virus pathogen is completely destroyed. Immediately after the procedure, you may feel a little discomfort under the bandage, which will soon go away.
The skin is fully restored in 2 weeks (up to a month in people with weakened immunity). A hard scab forms on the treated area - healing occurs 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 to humans. New skin appears in the third week after the procedure.
Home Care
Home care includes regular skin treatments. The patient treats the scab and surrounding skin with disinfectants. The scab should never be pulled off or soaked; protects new skin.
Due to accidental injury, fungal infection or infection may occur. Such a consequence does not allow the wound to heal and a new wart soon appears.
Do not tan until new skin appears: the scab must not be exposed to UV rays. You should not visit the sauna or solarium during the rehabilitation period. Visiting swimming pools or open bodies of water is excluded. Treatment of the skin after laser therapy with cosmetic products is not allowed.
Alcohol-containing products that dry out the scab are dangerous for the skin. The behavior of the patient after laser removal of the build-up determines the speed of his recovery.