Clinical manifestations of human papillomavirus infection are expressed in the formation of ugly warts on various parts of the skin. Today, modern medicine and cosmetology offer many different methods to eliminate such growths. However, the most effective way is laser removal of warts for both adults and children.
Numerous reviews show that benign formations on the skin are painlessly and quickly burned with a laser. The procedure uses modern equipment that allows you to accurately adjust the required depth of treatment of tissues damaged by wart growth. This eliminates the occurrence of relapses and the formation of ugly scars.
The purpose of laser removal of warts
Various types of warts can be burned with a laser beam anywhere on the human body. Such procedures are performed by highly qualified specialists in specialized medical centers with the help of high-tech equipment. This method is especially effective in removing the following types of warts:
- straight;
- plantar;
- Adi siravi.
If there are no contraindications, then the removal of good skin growths with a laser beam is almost always determined when the formations are located in a prominent place. This is due to the high aesthetics of the procedure. That is, recovery after surgery occurs quickly and does not leave a trace.
This method is also indicated in cases where it is necessary to remove the wart in a hard-to-reach place. This is directly related to the features of the equipment, which provides easy reconfiguration for any part of the body. With the help of a laser beam, papillomas up to 5 mm in size are burned. It is recommended to use electrocoagulation to remove large warts.
Tip! In children, warts can be removed with a laser only after the age of five, and then only if such formations cause discomfort. This is due to the fact that with the growth of the child and the reconstruction of the child's body, the growth can disappear on its own.
How is laser removal of mucus performed?
The procedure of laser removal of warts is not a concern and is performed in no more than 5-7 minutes. The event consists of the following stages:
- Anesthesia. If the wart has affected a large area of skin, an anesthetic is injected. However, it is usually sufficient to use a special anesthetic ointment or gel to relieve pain.
- Deletion. A laser beam is directed at the wart and the benign formation is lit. It is not completely painful after anesthesia and the patient feels only a slight tingling sensation.
- It is processed. A small wound is treated with an alcohol-free antiseptic, and a potassium permanganate solution can be used instead. After that, antiseptic restorative dressing is applied.
Tip! You should know that if the accumulation has deep roots, laser beam cauterization is performed again after a few months. This prevents relapses.
A wide variety of CO2 surgical lasers are used to remove benign skin lesions. Conventionally, they can be compared to a "scalpel" that does not come into contact. All movements are painless and guarantee complete sterility due to the natural properties of the laser beam.
When exposed to a laser beam over the formation of a wart, coagulation of protein structures and repeated evaporation of damaged tissues occur. That is, after such treatment, all the cells affected by the virus die. The laser beam provides a "source" of blood vessels along the edges of the wound, which guarantees bloodless surgery and eliminates infection.
Tip! You should know that it is not recommended to sunbathe or visit the solarium for a few weeks before laser removal of warts.
Contraindications to laser removal of warts
Before removing the warts with a laser, it is necessary to undergo an examination to confirm the good quality of the skin formation. Usually, it is sufficient for a specialist to examine the tissues under a microscope, but if in doubt, a biopsy may be ordered.
Tip! It should be borne in mind that laser beam cauterization of malignant tumors is strictly prohibited.
In addition, there are other contraindications, namely:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy and other diseases accompanied by seizures;
- Immune deficiency;
- Hypersensitivity of the skin and intolerance to applied anesthesia.
- Allergy to ultraviolet radiation.
Tip! You can only remove warts during pregnancy with a laser if they cause discomfort. This may be due to plantar growths or formations located at the sites of friction. In this case, it is better to exclude the use of anesthesia to avoid harm to the unborn child.
Laser wart removal should be delayed in the following cases:
- Fever caused by a bacterial or viral infection;
- high blood pressure;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Exacerbation of herpes.
Restrictions after removal of warts
After the wart is removed with a laser, a small crust remains at the treatment site, there may be a slight redness and slight swelling around the wound. It is not recommended to take any action within a few days after the procedure, ie:
- Forcibly remove the shell formed after laser irradiation;
- Apply any medical or cosmetic product to the treated surface;
- Wipe the wound after receiving water procedures.
In addition, it is important after laser removal of skin growths:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight until the wound is completely healed;
- Do not visit common places such as baths, saunas or swimming pools.
- Avoid overheating or hypothermia of the treated skin areas.
According to the rules of rehabilitation, you can be sure that the crust will fall off after about two weeks. After that, within a month the skin will be completely restored and no trace will remain.
The only disadvantage of laser ablation is the relatively high cost of the procedure. But at the same time, the price depends entirely on the size of the structure, the depth of penetration into the roots, as well as the location of benign formation. From this point of view, we can say with confidence that in most cases, the removal of warts at an early stage of development is very affordable.