Laser removal of neoplasms is a very common and effective procedure that helps get rid of unwanted growth. This is a relatively new method, which has appeared in medical warehouses recently, but has successfully proven its advantage over other removal methods. The precursor of laser destruction is removal using liquid nitrogen, electricity, or a scalpel. All of this can give the patient significant discomfort, while laser removal shows good results with painless intervention.
Why remove
Papilloma, which is the growth of various shapes and sizes, is usually a benign neoplasm. They are localized on the mucous membrane of the wearer or his skin. The main reason for their appearance is the action of human papillomavirus, in most cases sexually transmitted.
Removing this stack does several tasks at once:
- Aesthetic correction.A patient with growth may be uncomfortable with excessive attention to them from others. Because of this, a person may feel insecure and uncomfortable, even if his growth does not endanger him.
- Injury prevention.If the growth is in a traumatic place where the patient is constantly touching it, this can lead to the separation of the prominent part. Also, when trying to cover the papilloma with clothing, there may be problems such as rubbing the affected area. This is fraught with injury to the papilloma and the possibility of subsequent infection. Such damage can lead to microbial penetration, which can lead to inflammation of the wound. If this happens, the damaged area must be treated with peroxide and immediately go to the clinic to remove the remaining part of the papilloma.
- Reduces the risk of cancer.Although the growth is benign, there are many manifestations such as warts. They are usually located in intimate places and pose a great danger in terms of cancer development. To prevent this disease, all warts must be removed.
Do not throw away your own growth. Any attempt to tie the papilloma with a thread, comb, use a chemical agent on it can worsen its condition.
Benefits of the procedure
Laser destruction has several advantages over other removal methods.This includes:
- Guaranteed results.Thanks to the laser effect, its growth is completely removed, leaving nothing even on the deep subcutaneous layer. This device can penetrate deep enough to clear all traces of the presence of neoplasms.
- It does not hurt.Laser exposure gives patients minimal pain. If you supplement the initial anesthesia procedure with a local anesthetic, there is no pain at all.
- Procedure speed. To remove a papilloma with a laser, it takes 2 to 5 minutes for each element.
- No intrusion.Laser rays are in very limited areas and do not exceed them. In this case, more than one part of the laser does not touch the site of the procedure. This is very important as this method helps reduce the risk of infection and provides a guarantee of infertility.
- No post-operative scars.If the job is done correctly, there should be no trace of the laser action at the display location. This is due to the fact that the affected tissue completely evaporates, and then intact new skin replaces it.
- Bloodless removal method.The laser beam heats up the blood-supplying capillaries, quickly closing its walls. As a result, the bleeding stopped and did not resume after surgery.
- Suitable for different body parts.Not all removal methods can be used on every part of the body. Intimate places, eyelids, etc. are considered very sensitive. Laser destruction works well to deal with growth in this area thanks to the accuracy of the laser beam.
All of these factors make laser removal one of the most popular procedures for removing growth.
Contraindications
The list of contraindications for this procedure is not as long as other methods of destruction.Among the restrictions on laser removal:
- diabetes mellitus;
- oncology;
- increased chronic disease;
- epilepsy;
- diseases related to endocrine system problems;
- weak blood clotting;
- HIV or AIDS;
- Acute inflammatory disease.
In addition, patients who have recently had the flu or acute respiratory infection should also delay the procedure for some time.
Procedure description
Before starting the procedure to remove the growth, the doctor will disinfect the area to be operated. In some cases, local anesthetic painkillers are used. Usually, ointments or sprays are used for this. After using the anesthetic, 2-3 minutes pass, and the removal process begins.
Laser rays are directed at the affected area and, as such, magnify unwanted growth. At this time, the contents of the cell evaporate under the influence of the laser, removing every layer of affected tissue. This happens not only in places that are easily accessible in the open space. The procedure for removing papillomas, for example, on the eyelids, is the same. The only nuance of this area is that special cooling methods are used for patients to avoid pain and burns at this sensitive point.
Neoplasms in intimate places are removed according to the same principle. But here doctors usually use anesthetic injections as an anesthetic, injecting growths from various sides.
The moment of needle insertion is quite painful, but after a few minutes the sensitivity in the area of influence disappears completely, and further manipulation is not painful at all.
The affected area turns into a small, bloodless wound. At the time of destruction, it was disinfected due to laser work. After removing the accumulation, the doctor treats the affected area with potassium permanganate.
After the procedure, the patient may experience slight redness, itching or mild pain at the papilloma removal site.
This reaction is considered normal, because, although the procedure is not invasive, during the operation there is an intervention in the integrity of the skin.All discomfort will disappear completely 2-4 days after the procedure.
Dry crust appears later on the wound. Beneath it is a layer of healthy skin, so that the protective shell can not tear until it falls by itself. Otherwise, scars may remain on the skin, and the recovery process itself takes longer.
As a result
Complications after laser destruction are rare. As a rule, their presence is associated with a disease that the patient already has, which he did not cure before the procedure. So, for example, if the patient suffers from skin inflammation, it can contribute to the appearance of pigmentation. If the skin itself is very sensitive, there may be a slight redness associated with the burn. With high allergic reactions, edema can occur at the site of exposure.
To exclude all unwanted consequences, it is necessary to see a doctor before performing laser destruction.
Treat after the procedure
After removing the stack, the patient must follow these rules:
- do not allow water to enter the wound for 2-3 days;
- refrain from visiting saunas, baths and swimming pools;
- do not rub the damaged area with a towel;
- do not stick stickers to wounds;
- do not treat papilloma removal sites with scrubs, lotions, containing alcohol;
- avoid exposure to ultraviolet light.
Several times a day, antiseptic treatment should be done on the wound. This must be done until the scabies is separated. This treatment should prevent infection and help speed up complete healing time.For the treatment of damaged areas, you can take iodine or potassium permanganate solution.
Once the removal site can be treated with anti-inflammatory ointment.
Their action is aimed at accelerating tissue regeneration, relieving inflammation and edema. Before choosing a particular medication, it is best to consult a doctor.
Which method is better
Laser removal is not the only way to deal with unwanted growth. There are also other ways, among them stand out:
Cryodestruction generation.
Based on papilloma removal with liquid nitrogen. Due to exposure to low temperatures, the accumulation begins to collapse and eventually disappears completely. The method is effective, but has some drawbacks. Among them is the complete control over the depth of action of nitrogen. The material can spread very deep, touch a healthy area, or, conversely, only affect superficially, without affecting all layers of localization of the accumulation.
In addition, this method is characterized by:
- possible postoperative scarring;
- painful sensation;
- inability to guarantee results after the first procedure.
Thus, laser destruction shows higher efficiency than cryodestruction crushing. Laser removal is less painful and is more likely to guarantee the desired results.
Radio wave removal.
This method of destruction is performed using a special device that acts on the papilloma via radio waves. This drives the accumulation of cuts due to the effect of the radio knife point. The accuracy of the procedure is very high, so that the adjacent tissue is not affected. However, the risk of burns or infections is very low.
This method is suitable for removing small benign wounds. It is very efficient, which makes it as popular as laser destruction. Both of these methods are considered modern approaches to papilloma removal and are equally used in medicine.
Electrocoagulation.
This method is based on the action of high frequency electric current acting on the papilloma directly at the lesion site. Electrocoagulation is now considered a common but outdated method. This method allows you to prevent bleeding after removing the papilloma by burning the ducts.
However, while using high frequency currents, patients experience pain that appears even after anesthesia. This makes some patients abandon electrocautery, opting to remove the laser as a more advanced and painless method.
Estimated cost
The price range depends not only on the region and clinic where the removal is performed, but also on the number, size and location of the growth removed.
In many clinics there are deductions for the massive removal of new growth: the more patients, the cheaper it is to remove one growth.
Getting rid of growths on the genital area is much more expensive than on other parts of the body. Moreover, not every clinic provides such services due to the complexity of such manipulations.