Various neoplasms can appear on a person's skin. Papillomas are classified as benign. If you want, you can get rid of them. There are several ways, but laser papilloma removal is considered the most effective.
Treatment Methods
Papilloma is a neoplasm in the skin or mucous membranes of the body, in other words, a wart. It belongs to benign pathologies, so its removal is not mandatory. Most often, such measures are used with multiple formations or for aesthetic reasons, especially when papillomas appear on the face. In this case, it is better to perform laser treatment.
There are many ways to deal with this problem. Most of them involve their removal.
Today, most often in the list of clinical services you can see the following methods:
- cauterization with chemicals;
- cryodestruction (liquid nitrogen treatment);
- surgical removal;
- electrocoagulation;
- removal of radio waves;
- laser papilloma evaporation.
These are the most effective treatments. After applying some of them, a small trace may remain in the form of a pigmented area, scar or scar. But it is behind the laser that aesthetic defects are minimized.
The nuances of laser removal
Laser treatment occupies a special place in medicine. In particular, this applies to the removal of various neoplasms, in particular, papillomas.
This method differs from the others in the following ways:
- Method for removal of neoplasms. The laser affects the problem area using high temperature and radiation. Thus, simultaneous burning and evaporation of papillomas occurs;
- the rate of tissue regeneration. After the procedure, skin restoration lasts from 3 to 8 days. At the same time, the risk of papilloma recurrence in the same place is ruled out, because all unhealthy cells, including the wart root, are removed by laser;
- Determining the processing area by the device. The settings in the device are selected in such a way that the pulse does not penetrate deeper than required. Therefore, except for the pathological one, the tissues are not affected.
Advantages of the method
The popularity of laser papilloma removal is due to the presence of many advantages. This method is practically incomparable compared to other methods in the treatment of skin neoplasms.
The main advantages of laser hair removal are:
- Without pain. Tissue evaporation occurs very quickly, while healthy areas are not affected. Some units use cooling elements so no anesthesia is required;
- Security. With proper use of the device, it is impossible to damage healthy cells. In addition, the risk of bleeding or infection in the wound is eliminated;
- therapeutic effect. After the procedure, there is a decrease in inflammation, disinfection of the treated areas occurs. In addition, it improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition, which accelerates their regeneration;
- Speed. Formations up to 1 cm are removed in just a few minutes. In one session, you can face a hundred small neoplasms;
- Prompt recovery of the patient. No special care is required after the operation, the wound heals in a few days without leaving marks.
Skin damage is minimal, and therefore the laser is used to remove growths even in problem areas on the face, mouth and genitals.
Disadvantages of laser surgery and contraindications
Laser papilloma removal has virtually no drawbacks. This is why this method has become so popular. However, some unpleasant moments are not excluded yet. Much depends on the doctor's qualifications and the characteristics of the patient's body.
First of all, it is worth considering that when papillomas are removed by laser, it has a thermal effect on the tissue. This is why after surgery at the papilloma site, skin hyperemia and even slight swelling, as with a burn, can be noticed. If you take proper care, after a week, there will be no visible traces in this place.
If the patient has an increased sensitivity to radiation, the reaction may be more intense. This is why you need to select the settings individually. If the doctor does not have a sufficient level of knowledge and experience, there can be unpleasant consequences.
Another disadvantage is the contraindication of the procedure in the presence of certain health problems.
This includes:
- diabetes;
- worsening herpes;
- immunodeficiency pathologies;
- CNS disorders, in particular epilepsy;
- presence of malignant tumors;
- circulatory system pathologies, deviations in blood composition;
- skin diseases.
It is also not recommended to resort to the procedure during pregnancy and lactation. If within 2-3 weeks before manipulation the patient is exposed to intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation (for example, sunburn), the operation should be rescheduled.
METHODOLOGY
- The operation is performed mainly without the use of anesthesia. Anesthesia may be necessary when working in older installations or when the patient's pain threshold is reduced.
- Previously, the area of skin in which papillomas would be removed from the apparatus was treated with an antiseptic. The laser is tuned to the desired frequency and depth of penetration. The beam is then aimed at the growth and its removal is performed directly. The beam evaporates pathologically altered tissues, leaving healthy cells intact.
- After removal, the doctor applies medication to the treated area. Often these are sedative anti-burn medicines as well as antiseptics and ointments to speed up the healing process.
Consequences and recovery of the patient
If the procedure is performed correctly, there should be no serious negative consequences. After exposure to the laser papilloma, a small scar, similar to a burn, remains at the site of the burn, which is then covered with a scab. New healthy skin forms under the crust. Once the crust falls by itself, the color of this area may change slightly, but then the tone will be even.
To avoid the development of side effects, after laser manipulations, the following rules should be followed:
- within 3-5 days you can not wet this area of skin;
- do not treat the wound with agents containing alcohol, use mild antiseptics;
- avoid ultraviolet radiation, you can not sunbathe even 2-3 weeks later;
- there is no need to close the wound, it needs air access;
- you can not tear or moisten the crusts;
- some time you can not visit the baths and saunas, as well as the pool.
If the treatment is performed by a specialist and care implies adherence to all the prescribed recommendations, the stages of tissue repair occur as soon as possible. Within a week, there will be no trace of your problem!
Some people use popular methods or use cauterizing substances on their own, for example, celandine extract. Such self-medication can lead to unpleasant consequences and the formation of new papillomas. In any case, you should first consult a doctor.
He will choose the most appropriate way to get rid of the problem and to discover the general health condition of the patient, as in some cases any intervention is contraindicated.