Laser wart removal: what to expect from the procedure?

Benefits of laser wart removal

Doctors recognize laser removal as the most effective way to get rid of warts. This opinion is based on the advantages of the method:

1. In one session, the formations are completely eliminated. It is possible to remove several defects at the same time;
2. Short rehabilitation period. After exposure to the laser, a small depression remains, which heals within a few days;
3. Possibility of use for any localization of growths (on the face, body, palms, legs, etc.);
4. Complete sterility. The likelihood of contracting HIV or hepatitis is zero;
5. Anesthesia of the treated area of ​​skin (with other methods this is not always acceptable);
6. Low probability of relapse (wart growth in the same place), since the affected tissue is completely eliminated;
7. Adjusting the depth of laser exposure. This protects the surrounding skin from burns;
8. Absence of rough scars (if wound care rules are not followed);
9. The laser exposure lasts 2-3 minutes, the entire procedure takes no more than 20 minutes;
10. Low cost - for 1 mm from 250 rubles.

The procedure is performed by a dermatologist or cosmetologist. When choosing a place where warts are removed, it is better to choose large medical centers or clinics that specialize in eliminating tumors.

Does the operation hurt? This question becomes decisive in patients' decisions. Laser burning only causes discomfort, as the analgesic drug is applied to the surface of the skin.

Progress of the procedure

Before removing the tumor using a laser, the patient undergoes an examination by a dermatologist, surgeon or oncologist. They should see if there are any atypical symptoms in the affected area.

In order to carry out such an operation, a high-tech medical laser is used. The beam is characterized by bactericidal and sterility, so part of the skin will not be subject to subsequent inflammation, and scars will not remain.

In any wart, the pathogen dies under the influence of the laser beam. Microorganisms and bacteria that provoke the development of tumors die off from the high temperatures of the laser.

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Therefore, after the manipulation, there is no inflammation in the treated area. At a certain distance, the laser begins to affect the upper layer of the skin without causing injury, and the actual elimination of the wart occurs due to its evaporation.

The main advantage of this technique is that a specialist can easily control the power and depth of influence of the laser beam. Therefore, overdose and injury are virtually eliminated. However, minor pain in adjacent tissues is acceptable.

Doctors' opinions on the most effective methods of treating warts and papillomas

The chief physician of Moscow City Hospital No. 62 describes his vision on this matter. Anatoly Nakhimovich Makhson Medical practice: more than 40 years.

“I have been treating people’s papillomas and warts for many years. I’m telling you as a doctor, papillomas along with HPV and warts can really lead to serious consequences if they are not dealt with.

The human papillomavirus is present in everyone on whose body there are papillomas, moles, warts and other pigmented formations. According to rough estimates, 80-85% of the planet's population has it. By themselves they are not dangerous. The problem is that an ordinary papilloma can become melanoma at any time.

These are incurable malignant tumors that kill a person in just a few months and from which there is no salvation.

Unfortunately, in Russia and the CIS countries, pharmaceutical corporations sell expensive medications that only relieve symptoms, thereby hooking people on one drug or another. That is why in these countries there is such a high percentage of cancer diseases and so many people suffer from “non-working” drugs.

The only drug that I want to recommend, and it is also officially recommended by WHO for the treatment of papillomas and warts, is Papinol. This drug is the only remedy that has an effect not only on external factors (that is, it removes papillomas), but also acts on the virus itself. At the moment, the manufacturer has managed not only to create a highly effective product, but also to make it accessible to everyone. In addition, within the framework of the federal program, every resident of the Russian Federation and the CIS can receive it for 149 rubles.”

To find out more, read this article.

Laser removal of plantar warts

The appearance of neoplasms on the leg, especially on the sole of the foot, often goes unnoticed. This is due to their similarity to calluses and corns. First, a pink spot forms on the feet, which as it grows becomes covered with layers of dead skin cells and becomes a dirty yellow color. A distinctive feature of this type of growth is its growth in depth due to constant pressure. As germination progresses, pain increases (especially when located on the perioccipital ridge). Heel warts can transform into a callus, causing terrible pain when walking. For these reasons, laser removal is the most suitable option for plantar warts. A short healing period reduces the risk of infection, and complete removal of the wart along with the “roots” allows you to quickly return to your normal rhythm of life.

Important! Plantar warts are mainly caused by wearing someone else's shoes. But due to the viral nature of the disease, they can spread to other parts of the body (appear on the nose, eyelids, chin, that is, where they are most often touched by hands).

Indications

Indications for removing warts are:

• injury ;
• changes ;
• discomfort caused by the tumor;
• friction against clothes;
• location on a traumatic part of the skin or too open and vulnerable.

In this situation, it is necessary to find out the recommendations of a doctor who can select effective therapy.

Laser removal of warts in children

The procedure is officially approved for the removal of warts in children over three years of age. But at this age, the appearance of neoplasms is unlikely. It is also worth considering that a small child is not able to remain motionless for the required amount of time and calmly react to the process. Because of this, laser burning is recommended from 5 years of age. And reviews from parents indicate that only a child over 7 years old has an adequate reaction to what is happening.

Important! In childhood, single warts often go away on their own within a year. Therefore, you should not rush to remove them.

What is better to remove a wart, laser or nitrogen?

Laser burning and cryodestruction are the most popular and effective methods. Each of them has its pros and cons in certain characteristics:

1. Painful sensations. Discomfort occurs in both cases, but with the laser procedure it is possible to treat it with an anesthetic to eliminate it;
2. Determination of malignancy of formation. Since complete destruction of the affected tissue occurs (in both cases), histology (research) is impossible;
3. Recovery. During cryodestruction, the growth fills with serous fluid over time and becomes like a blister. Then it collapses and a crust forms, which disappears within a few days. In total, this takes up to 2.5 weeks (sometimes 3-5 sessions are required for complete removal). Vaporization with a laser beam eliminates the wart in one procedure. Skin regeneration takes a week;
4. Penetration depth. When using a laser, the level at which the beam penetrates is set to a micrometer. When exposed to liquid nitrogen, this possibility is absent.

Conventionally, an equal sign is placed between both methods. Deciding what is best in a particular situation should only be done after consulting a doctor.

How to remove a wart without pain, quickly, safely

Today, medicine has sufficient methods for getting rid of skin growths such as papillomas and warts using:

• Chemically active substances, acids or alkalis, such as Verrucacid (metacresol and phenol),
• SuperClandestine (sodium and potassium hydroxide, according to reviews the most effective remedy),
• nitric, acetic, oxalic,
• lactic acid (Solcoderm) - this procedure causes a burning sensation, painful sensations, there are also such products as Wartner Cryo, Cryopharma.

Natural extract and juice of celandine can help against warts. Dermatologists offer removal of tumors using modern methods:

• Laser removal of warts - a painless or low-painful procedure performed using local anesthesia, fast, safe, gentle removal of the growth
• Removal of warts with liquid nitrogen - cryodestruction, this is a painful process that requires anesthesia, with a possible repeat session and post-procedure marks on the skin
• Removal of tumors using electrocoagulation - under the influence of electric current
• Surgical intervention with a scalpel is practically not used today.

To carry out the most modern method - laser removal of tumors, the following lasers are used:

• Carbodioxide laser beam - it instantly clots the blood, which prevents the spread of HPV (human papillomavirus) in the future.
• Erbium laser - produces layer-by-layer evaporation of growths and papillomas.

be careful

The presence of papillomas, warts, condylomas, moles and spines on the body is the first sign of malignant melanoma!

We hasten to warn you that most medications “treat” warts, papillomas, moles, etc. - this is a complete deception of marketers who make hundreds of percentage points on drugs whose effectiveness is zero. They do not cure the disease, but only mask the symptoms.

The pharmacy mafia makes huge money by deceiving sick people.

But what to do? How to treat if there is deception everywhere? Doctor of Medical Sciences Anatoly Makhson conducted his own investigation and found a way out of this situation. In this article, the Doctor also told how to 100% protect yourself from melanoma, for only 149 rubles! Read the article in the official source via the link.

Wound treatment and complications after laser wart removal

Laser exposure sometimes affects not only the wart tissue, but also surrounding healthy cells. The likelihood of this depends on the skill of the doctor who performs the procedure and the size of the wart.

The wound surface remaining after removal requires special care. The basic rules for quick rehabilitation include:

1. Treating the wound with antiseptic solutions. After the removal is completed, the doctor tells you what to treat. The most commonly used are chlorhexidine and potassium permanganate. In some cases, anti-inflammatory ointments are used. To prevent the formation of a pronounced scar, after the crust falls off, it can be lubricated with special products;
2. Prevent water ingress. The optimal period after which it can be wetted is 3 days. Sometimes only after the scab falls off;
3. Protect from damage. This is important when localized in places subject to increased trauma (on the soles of the feet, hands, armpits, etc.). Since additional damage increases the healing time and increases the risk of infection.

Attention! For a month after complete healing, you should not sunbathe, visit the bathhouse, swimming pools or open reservoirs.

How long a wound heals depends on the individual characteristics of the body and external factors, but usually the period is from 5 to 10 days.

If wound care recommendations are not followed, the following complications may develop:

1. Infection of the damaged area. In this case, redness, swelling, and discharge of pus from the wound are observed. The temperature rises depending on the intensity of inflammation;
2. Pigmentation of the laser impact area. A dark or white spot forms. Not to be confused with redness after the scab falls off. In this case, the color fades over time (fades);
3. Formation of an unsightly scar. Often occurs after suppuration or repeated damage;
4. Long healing time. Occurs due to the addition of a secondary infection and the body’s lack of strength to cope with it.

Important! If there is severe pain or swelling (swelling of a finger or limb), you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. This indicates the possible presence of serious chronic diseases (diabetes, blood clotting problems, hormonal disorders).

Postoperative period

A wound remains, which soon becomes covered with a crust. Skin healing lasts 7–10 days. The crust remaining at the operation site disappears on its own. It happens that the skin overreacts to laser radiation, so bubbles form, like a burn. This is the main reason why darkening or lightening occurs at the operation site and a noticeable scar appears.

Healing is more difficult if the laser affects the middle and deep layers of the skin. To speed up regeneration and prevent relapses, doctors recommend using antiviral, anti-inflammatory ointments and creams. Levomekol or Baneocin ointment is applied to the removed plantar wart, and the skin is washed with Chlorhexidine. You can treat the wound with a solution of potassium permanganate or diluted calendula tincture.

What not to do after removing a wart:

• expose the treated area to ultraviolet radiation;
• go to the pool for a week, to the sauna for a month;
• peel off the crust (it will fall off on its own in a week);
• massage for two weeks;
• overheat and overcool.

Reviews and consequences of laser wart removal

Laser removal of lesions causes minimal damage to the skin and rarely causes complications. Despite the fact that the method is even approved for use in pregnant and lactating women, the following conditions become a contraindication for use:

1. Skin diseases of viral origin (herpes, lichen, chicken pox);
2. Inflammatory processes (acne, boils, allergic rash);
3. Fever;
4. Cold infections during the recovery period;
5. Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
6. Poor blood clotting;
7. Vascular disorders;
8. Insufficiency of liver and kidney functions;
9. Presence of tumors or suspicion of them;
10. Hormonal disorders: diabetes mellitus, hypo- or hyperfunction of the thyroid gland and pituitary gland.

The consequences of laser removal of tumors are mainly expressed in inflammation of the surrounding skin and the appearance of blisters with transparent contents. In other words, healthy tissue can be burned due to increased sensitivity and deep laser exposure (presence of large warts). With proper care, no other phenomena will occur.

The effectiveness of the method is noted by many patients. If you believe the reviews, the procedure is painless. It takes little time and helps remove more warts at the same time. The price of the procedure is affordable, which attracts even more patients.

We have prepared a video for you that clearly shows wart removal using a laser:

Healing time

After the manipulation, there are no adverse consequences or complications. The recovery period of the treated area requires a certain period of time, but not more than 14 days.

After removing the wart with a laser, a dry crust is formed at the site of the tumor. Healing takes place underneath.

This crust does not cause pain and will disappear on its own after approximately 10 days. Then, after 2-3 days, a healthy area of ​​skin will remain in place of the former wart, which is no different from the surrounding area.

During this period, this part of the dermis will not require any special care, except for treatment with disinfectants. The dark crust left behind is prohibited from being torn off, wet, exposed to ultraviolet irradiation, or treated with cosmetic products for 2 weeks (it is also prohibited to visit the bathhouse and swimming pool).