A wart is not only an unpleasant skin defect, but also a complex disease that needs complex treatment. The root cause of the proliferation of papillomas is a virus dormant in the human body. Laser wart removal is a safe modern method. It is used all over the world: quick healing and minimal risk of recurrence allows 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 root cause of the disease - through contact with a sick person or through his personal belongings. Whatever the reason for the appearance of warts, they must be dealt with. The first stage of a comprehensive treatment is the removal of all formations on the skin.
Modern methods of excision of warts include radio wave and laser removal. 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 additional long-term preparation. Delicate removal of the build-up 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 relapse 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 both 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 neoplasms on the foot that develop in the horny part of the skin. Layering, the dead skin turns into a seal with a visible clear core in the center.
The laser is used to remove common warts: growths of dense, rounded structure. Such warts differ from 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 small formations is no more than 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 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 using one of the modern methods. When it comes to warts on the feet, 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 it allows you to quickly recover from the procedure.
Root calluses 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 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 painlessness of the procedure is suitable for people with hypersensitivity: a small amount of medications and pain relievers are used to remove the wart.
After laser therapy, virtually no scars or hard scars remain on the affected skin area. Fast recovery and low likelihood of complications are the main advantages of the procedure in comparison with other modern techniques. The innovative equipment allows a mini-operation to be performed without perceptible discomfort for the patient. Rehabilitation of the patient is carried out at home in his usual conditions.
Contraindications for this procedure
The effective technique has a number of contraindications. In preparation for the mini-surgery, the patient undergoes a complete examination of the body. Based on the results obtained, the attending physician assesses further treatments and risks for the patient.
Contraindications to 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 postpone the removal of the warts. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications for 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 such cases, the fight against warts is carried out using radio wave therapy.
Severe renal and hepatic impairment 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 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 couch in a lying or sitting position. A drug is injected on the sides of the wart, which should reduce any pain.
After 5-10 minutes, the injected drug takes effect. The laser beam affects the build-up within a few 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 hospitalization of the patient: immediately after laser therapy, the patient goes home on his own.
Skin treatments and re-dressings are performed 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 into the wound - secondary postoperative infection is excluded.
Rehabilitation after laser removal
The healing of a wart-affected skin area directly depends 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, no scars or visible scars are left on the body. On 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 occurs under it. Once the lower skin heals, the crust falls off without further damage.
The crust lasts for 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 crust and the skin around it with disinfectants. The crust should never be torn off or soaked - it protects new skin.
Due to accidental injury, fungal infection or infection 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 should not visit the sauna or solarium during the rehabilitation period. Visiting pools or open water bodies is excluded. Skin treatment after laser therapy with cosmetic products is not allowed.
Alcohol-containing products that dry out the crust are dangerous for the skin. The patient's behavior after laser excision of the build-up determines the rate of its recovery.