Warts are not only a cosmetic defect, but also a sign that the body is infected with the papillomavirus and needs treatment. There are several ways to remove neoplasms, but the most popular is papilloma removal with a laser. This method is considered one of the safest, it allows you to quickly remove the papilloma, and after removal, complications almost never occur. But lasers are not a panacea and are not suitable for everyone. Let's consider how laser therapy is carried out, as well as get acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of the process.
Is laser therapy
Laser therapy involves exposing the neoplasm to a beam of light with a specific wavelength. When removing a papilloma, the following happens:
- moisture evaporates from neoplasm cells;
- cellular structure begins to deteriorate.
The beam of light, destroys the warts, almost does not injure the epidermis. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
Technical advantages
Specialists, choosing a method for removing papillomas, prefer lasers. Let's consider the main advantages of laser surgery:
- Low injury rate. The depth of the beam was chosen individually, and during exposure only the warts were removed without injuring the deeper layers of the epidermis.
- No blood. The light beam causes clotting (wall adhesion) of the vessels supplying the neoplasm, so there is no bleeding during the procedure.
- Low risk of infection. Due to the fact that the vessels "stick together", the chances of infection on the resulting wound are minimal.
- The ability to remove papillomas anywhere in the human body.
- Lack of scarring after surgery. Subject to medical recommendations for skin care, there are no permanent effects at the site of laser exposure. This makes it possible to get rid of papillomas on the neck, face and other exposed parts of the body without the risk of getting ugly scars.
- Short recovery period. Traces of the intervention healed within a week.
- Ability to remove neoplasms of any size. Wart size is not important with laser therapy.
- Relative pain. During the action of light rays, most patients only feel warmth, pain is only observed in people with increased sensitivity. To eliminate pain or discomfort, removal is performed under local anesthesia.
- Security. It is allowed to remove papillomas even in childhood.
Despite the fact that laser removal has advantages over other methods and is carried out in many beauty salons, it is necessary to consult a doctor before removing the formation.
The need for consultation is to distinguish the papilloma from other neoplasms and to identify possible contraindications.
Weaknesses and possible contraindications
Despite its safety, laser removal of wart growth has several drawbacks:
- Scar formation. This complication develops in people with low tissue regenerative capacity. Scars at the site of the removed wart are rare.
- Involvement of secondary infections. Improper wound care after laser removal leads to infection on the wound surface, which is accompanied by edema or pus.
- Allergies. There are no manifestations of allergy to lasers, but reactions to anesthesia may develop. Manifestations can vary: from hyperemia and local edema to anaphylactic shock.
- High price. For neoplasms caused by the HPV virus, laser removal is done for a fee, and the cost depends on the size of the wart and the number of formations.
- Inability to conduct cytological studies. With laser exposure, the wart-forming cells are completely destroyed, and if tissue degeneration is suspected, it is necessary to examine the removed papilloma.
In addition to the possible negative consequences of removal, there are absolute contraindications:
- endocrine disorders (thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, etc. );
- infectious and inflammatory processes of the skin at the site of localization of growth;
- acute illness or exacerbation of chronic disease;
- recent prolonged exposure to the sun or a visit to the solarium (2 weeks should elapse from the moment you become tanned);
- oncological processes;
- pregnancy and lactation.
Before the procedure, the doctor examines the patient, determining possible complications after papilloma removal and the presence of contraindications. Consulting a doctor helps reduce the risk of complications.
What is a papilloma that can be removed with a laser
Is it dangerous to remove a papilloma with a laser? Only the doctor will answer after examining the patient. Almost all types of warts can be removed using laser destruction.
Laser therapy is indicated for the following types of wart formation:
- rough;
- condyloma;
- thorns;
- rata;
- like a thread;
- on skinny legs.
A contraindication to the use of laser therapy is the suspicion that pathological degeneration of the tissue has occurred, and cytological examination is required. In this case, the removal is done in a different way, which makes it possible to retain the biomaterial for analysis.
Type of machine
There are several types of equipment to remove papillomas:
- TRL Contour (Laser Resurfacing Adjustable). It is considered one of the safest, equipped with a beam adjustment function, which allows you to accurately calculate the depth of penetration into the tissue.
- Sciton is embedded in the laser platform. New technology makes it possible to heat the inner layers of the epidermis well, removing skin cells altered by papillomavirus. In addition to removing warts, this device is used for cosmetic procedures.
- SmartXide DOT (Italy). It has a saving effect on the epidermis and is used not only to eliminate the growth of warts, but also to rejuvenate the skin (during the process of "removing" the top layer of keratin epithelium occurs).
Doctors qualitatively remove papillomas with any of the devices described, using a laser beam as an alternative to a scalpel.
Laser destruction is considered one of the less traumatic methods to remove warts. But, even if the procedure is safe, it is necessary to consult a doctor before performing it to reduce the risk of side effects and identify contraindications.
The type of equipment purchased depends on the profile of the clinic (additional provision of cosmetic services) and on the financial capabilities of the institution (devices differ in terms of cost).
Be prepared for the procedure
Laser removal of papilloma does not require special training. But before you go for the procedure, it is recommended:
- Determine the HPV strain. Some papilloma viruses are oncogenically dangerous.
- Show the wart formation to a dermatologist. This is important when the color or shape of the papilloma changes. If an oncological process is suspected, cytological examination is required, which cannot be performed after laser removal.
On the day of the procedure, you need to clean the site of localization of warts and do not drink alcohol.
How is laser removal done?
Laser destruction can be conditionally divided into several stages:
- antiseptic treatment on the skin surface;
- local anesthetic injections (if necessary);
- layer by layer laser evaporation of papilloma.
Skin neoplasms are removed in a short period of time (from a few seconds to a few minutes) and usually no re -treatment is required.
Some treatment may be needed only if the tumor is large. In this case, to reduce trauma to the epithelium, layer -by -layer removal of the wart is carried out for several days.
How to treat wounds after removing a papilloma
To avoid complications after the papilloma is removed, doctors give the following recommendations:
- What needs to be processed. It is necessary to use an ointment or wound healing gel and wipe the wound after surgery with a weak solution of manganese or calendula tincture. With low cell regeneration, you should consult a dermatologist on how to treat the surface after surgery to avoid scarring.
- What not to do after the procedure. It is strictly forbidden to peel the crust formed at the site of removal or injure the wound. The crust will fall off by itself after the regeneration process is complete, and to avoid injury when rubbing with clothes, it is recommended to stick the place where the warts were removed with a bacterial plaster. But you don’t have to constantly walk with a plaster - wounds need air access for full healing.
After papilloma removal with a laser, care is simple: you just need not to injure the surface of the wound and regularly treat it with a wound healing agent. With the risk of complications associated with scar formation, doctors give special recommendations on how to care for the wound after the procedure.
Recovery period
Despite the fact that the recovery period after laser destruction is short, it is important to follow all the recommendations given by the doctor after laser removal of papilloma.
As a rule, healing of the laser -treated skin surface occurs a week after the procedure. To avoid the appearance of scars and scars, it is necessary to use the recommended medications and do not try to peel off the formed crust.
In most patients, the crust disappears in 7-10 days, and with the destruction of the large wart formation, it may take more time. After the crust has fallen off, a smooth pink epidermis appears at the site of removal, which gradually takes on a normal color.
Is it painful to remove a papilloma with a laser
Most patients fear pain, and confidence in the absence of pain is essential for psychological comfort. The following can be said about laser therapy:
- only heat is felt at the site of laser action;
- suspicious patients or persons with skin hypersensitivity undergo laser removal under local anesthesia.
The removal time is short (maximum - a few minutes), and only a slight discomfort is felt at the site of the removed wart, which disappears in the first days after destruction.
What is the cost of services at the clinic
The cost of removing a papilloma depends on the following:
- clinical reputation;
- where parts of the body are warts (for the face and genitals a "special approach" is required);
- size, as well as other factors.