Warts are not only a cosmetic defect, but also a sign that the body is infected with the papilloma virus and needs treatment. There are several ways to get rid of tumors, but the most popular is laser papilloma removal. This method is considered one of the safest, it allows you to quickly remove the nipple and after removal, almost never occur complications. But the laser is not a panacea and is not suitable for everyone. Let's look at how laser treatment is performed, as well as get acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure.
What is laser treatment?
Laser treatment involves exposing a tumor to a beam of light at a specific wavelength. When removing nipples, the following happens:
- moisture evaporates from the tumor cells.
- the cellular structure begins to deteriorate.
The light beam, destroying the warts, hardly injures the skin. The operation is performed under local anesthesia in outpatient clinics.
The advantages of the technique
Experts, choosing a method for removing papillomas, prefer a laser. Let's look at the main advantages of laser surgery:
- Low injury rate. The depth of the beam is selected individually and during the exposure only the warts are eliminated without injuring the deeper layers of the skin.
- Bloodless. The light beam causes the blood vessels that supply the tumor to coagulate (attach to the walls), so there is no bleeding during the procedure.
- Low risk of infection. Due to the fact that the vessels "stick together", the possibility of infection in the resulting wound is minimal.
- The ability to remove papillae anywhere in the human body.
- Lack of postoperative scars. Subject to medical recommendations for skin care, no traces remain at the site of laser exposure. This makes it possible to get rid of nipples on the neck, face and other exposed parts of the body without the risk of developing bad scars.
- Short recovery period. The path from the intervention heals in a week.
- The ability to eliminate tumors of any size. The size of the wart does not matter with laser treatment.
- Relatively painless. During the action of the light beam, most patients feel only warmth, the pain occurs only in people with hypersensitivity. To eliminate the pain or discomfort, the removal is done under local anesthesia.
- Security. The elimination of papillomas is allowed even in childhood.
Although laser removal has advantages over other methods and is performed in many beauty salons, it is essential that you consult a physician before eliminating the formation.
The need for consultation is to distinguish papillomas from other neoplasms and to identify possible contraindications.
Disadvantages and possible contraindications
Despite the safety, laser wart removal has many disadvantages:
- Scar formation. This complication develops in people with low tissue regenerative capacity. Scars at the site of the removed wart are rare.
- Adhesion of secondary infection. Improper care of the wound after laser removal leads to infection of the wound surface, which is accompanied by swelling or swelling.
- Allergy. There are no allergic reactions to the laser, but a reaction to anesthesia may develop. Manifestations can vary: from local hyperemia and edema to anaphylactic shock.
- High price. For HPV-induced tumors, laser removal is performed for a fee and the cost depends on the size of the wart and the number of formations.
- Inability to conduct a cytological study. With laser exposure, the wart-forming cells are completely destroyed and if tissue degeneration is suspected, it is necessary to study the removed papilloma.
Apart from the possible negative consequences of the removal, there are absolute contraindications:
- endocrine disorders (thyroid disease, diabetes, etc. )
- infectious and inflammatory processes of the skin at the site of growth.
- acute diseases or exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- recent prolonged sun exposure or visit to the solarium (it should be 2 weeks from the time you tan).
- oncological processes;
- pregnancy and lactation.
Before the procedure, the doctor examines the patient, identifying possible complications after removal of the nipple and the presence of contraindications. Consulting a doctor helps reduce the risk of complications.
Which papules can be removed with a laser
Is laser papilloma removal dangerous? Only the doctor will answer after examining the patient. Almost all types of warts can be removed using laser destruction.
Laser treatment is indicated for the following types of warts:
- vulgar;
- Warts;
- thorns?
- apartment;
- filamentous?
- on a slender leg.
Contraindication to the use of laser therapy is the suspicion that abnormal tissue degeneration has occurred and cytological examination is necessary. In this case, the removal is carried out in a different way, which makes it possible to preserve the biomaterial for analysis.
Types of machines
There are several types of nipple removal equipment:
- Contour TRL (Tunable Resurfacing Laser). 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 integrated in the laser platform. The new technology enables the good heating of the deep layers of the skin, removing the skin cells that have been damaged by the papilloma virus. In addition to eliminating warts, the device is used for cosmetic surgery.
- SmartXide DOT (Italy). It acts sparingly on the skin and is used not only for the removal of warts, but also for the rejuvenation of the skin (while the process of "removal" of the upper layer of the keratinized epithelium occurs).
Doctors remove quality papules with any of the devices described, using laser beams as an alternative to the scalpel.
Laser destruction is considered one of the least traumatic methods to eliminate warts. However, despite the safety of the procedure, 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 the financial capabilities of the institution (devices vary in cost).
Preparing for the process
Laser papilloma removal does not require specialized training. But before proceeding, it is recommended:
- Identify the strain of HPV. Some papillomaviruses are oncogenic and dangerous.
- Show a tuberous formation to a dermatologist. This is important when changing the color or shape of the nipple. If oncology is suspected, a cytological examination is required, which cannot be done after laser removal.
On the day of the procedure, you should wash the wart spot cleanly and do not drink alcohol.
How is laser removal done?
Laser destruction can be conditionally divided into several stages:
- antiseptic treatment of the skin surface.
- injection of local anesthetic (if necessary).
- papillary evaporation with laser layer by layer.
Skin tumors are eliminated in a short time (from several seconds to several minutes) and usually do not require re-treatment.
Several treatments may be needed only if the tumor is large. In this case, in order to reduce the wound in the epithelium, the wart is removed layer by layer for several days.
How to heal wounds after papilloma removal
To avoid complications after papilloma removal, doctors make the following recommendations:
- What to edit. It is necessary to use ointments or gels to heal wounds and wipe the postoperative wound with a weak solution of manganese or calendula tincture. With low cell regeneration, you should consult a dermatologist on how to treat the postoperative surface in order to avoid scars.
- What not to do after the procedure. It is strictly forbidden to peel the crust that forms at the point of removal or to injure the wound. The crust will fall off on its own after the regeneration process is completed and to avoid injury when rubbing with clothes, it is recommended to stick the point where the warts are removed with bactericidal plaster. But you do not need to constantly walk with the cast - the wound needs air access for complete healing.
After laser papilloma removal, care is easy: you just do not need to injure the wound surface and treat it regularly with wound healing agents. With the risk of complications associated with scar formation, the doctor makes specific recommendations on how to care for the wound after the procedure.
Recovery period
Although the recovery period after laser destruction is short, it is important to follow all the recommendations given by the doctor after the removal of the laser nipples.
Typically, laser-treated skin surface healing occurs one week after the procedure. To prevent the appearance of scars and scars, it is necessary to use the recommended medications and do not try to peel the formed crust.
In most patients, the crusts disappear in 7-10 days and with the destruction of large warts, it may take longer. After the crust falls, a smooth pink skin is visible at the point of removal, which gradually takes on a normal color.
Is it painful to remove a papilloma with a laser?
Most patients are afraid of pain and trust in the absence of pain is important for psychological comfort. The following can be said about laser treatment:
- only heat is felt at the site of the laser action.
- Suspected patients or people with hypersensitivity to the skin undergo laser removal under local anesthesia.
The removal time is short (maximum - a few minutes) and only slight discomfort is felt at the site of the removed wart, which disappears in the first days after the disaster.
How much does the service cost in the clinics
The cost of papilloma removal depends on the following:
- the reputation of the clinic;
- in which parts of the body are the warts located (for the face and genitals a "special approach" is needed).
- size, as well as other factors.