Laser papilloma removal is the most common way to deal with this cosmetic defect. This is a fairly simple procedure, it takes no more than 15 minutes for each growth from the HPV carrier.
The cost is different, depending on the region and location: from 300 to 10,000 for each papilloma. It is important to properly prepare and create the necessary conditions for healing.
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- 1 Indications
- 2 Benefits of this procedure
- 3 Patient’s actions before the procedure
- 4 To whom should this method not be used?
- 5 How to remove, the procedure itself
- 6 Photos before and after
- 7 Possible Complications
- 8 Approximate cost of services
- 9 Skin care after treatment
- 10 Testimonials from those who have tried it
Indications
At its core, papillomas are in most cases benign neoplasms on the surface of the skin. The main cause of the occurrence is considered a viral disease. The DNA of the virus enters the body through microscopic wounds on the skin, respiratory tract, genitals, etc.
Removal is necessary based on hygienic and psychological reasons. – Papillomavirus infection spares neither children nor adults, and may not manifest itself for years. The virus “wakes up” at the slightest drop in immunity, and the result of activation is the appearance of one or many papillomas.
For the most part, doctors believe that it is necessary to remove and treat the human papillomavirus in any type. However, benign neoplasms disappear by themselves over time: but this may take from several months to several years.
Benefits of this procedure
Laser removal is a quick and fairly simple procedure. Its advantages can be considered:
- direct impact on the wart with a beam;
- no risk of harming healthy tissue;
- removal without the risk of infection, without blood and open wounds;
- rapid healing of the hole;
- laser removal is painless;
- accessible to everyone due to prevalence and (mostly) cheapness;
- the absence of a scar at the site of a healed wart.
Before the procedure, the doctor can look at the structure under a microscope and preliminarily conduct typing. That is, to confirm that the formation is to be removed and does not carry the risk of developing a malignant tumor. But most often, the patient must first undergo histological, PCR and other tests and tests.
Patient’s actions before the procedure
As already noted, before going for laser wart removal, the patient is sent for an examination. They are checked as completely familiar things, examined for any disease. This is a general blood test, urine test, possibly an analysis for hormones, allergens. When examining the appearance, the doctor is obliged to prescribe a biopsy and several tests for typing, if something, even the smallest nuances, causes doubt in the doctor.
You will need to take all the tests, a medical card with the opinion of the attending physician, and a passport with you. Without fail, before laser burning, the specialist will conduct a short scheduled conversation and examination. After the conclusion of the contract, the removal begins. In the reviews, patients are advised to bring a small bottle of water and a towel with them (if the clinic is small and does not have all the conditions for clients).
What can not be done before the procedure?
If you decide to undergo a laser papilloma removal procedure, you need to know how to prepare in advance so that there are no complications, and the healing is successful. A couple of weeks before the procedure is better:
- abandon the solarium and solar procedures;
- postpone taking therapeutic baths, cosmetic procedures for the body;
- avoid skin irritation with any chemicals, especially in the area of the neoplasm;
- if the papilloma is convex and clings to things and jewelry, you need to cover it with a plaster.
Laser treatment is best done in late autumn or winter. This is due to the activity of the sun, which must be avoided both before and after the procedure.
To whom should this method not be used?
Excision of papillomas and warts with a laser is a safe and absolutely gentle method. However, as with many other health-related procedures, there are limitations:
- for patients with diabetes;
- for those with active oncology;
- with hormonal disorders;
- during the period of exacerbation of herpes;
- for patients who suffer from epilepsy;
- for carriers of AIDS and HIV.
In addition, it is better to postpone the procedure a little if a person has an acute respiratory disease or some kind of inflammatory process in the body.
How to remove, the procedure itself
Removal of growths with a laser takes only a few minutes, the result, in most cases, is stable, that is, without remission. It is necessary to trust your health only to proven clinics, beware of dubious establishments. Feel free to check licenses, recommendations, and reviews are usually available online.
Before starting, the doctor will treat the affected area with a disinfectant solution and a local anesthetic (not always, but if the doctor decides to anesthetize the papilloma, then most likely he uses a spray or ointment).
Destruction (removal by laser) essentially means cauterization of the wart. There is an evaporation of intracellular contents, layer by layer, destroying the pathological growth. The place where the papilloma was, turns into a bloodless wound. A specialist will tell you in detail how to care for this place.
If everything went well, the scar will not remain. Sometimes after the procedure, the patient notices a slight redness around. Itching and slight soreness are also normal. After all, despite the method, this is the same violation of the integrity of the skin cover. Most likely, all discomfort will disappear in 2-3 days.
After a while, a crust will appear at the site of the removed wart. You can not try to remove it, you must wait until the scab is torn off by itself. Under the crust is a thin layer of lively and healthy skin. If you tear off a dry crust, most likely, it will not do without a scar, and healing will be delayed.
Photos before and after
Possible Complications
The probability and degree of possible consequences depend primarily on the type and complexity of the papilloma, and postoperative care for the hole is also important. It is important to follow the recommendations. Not the last role is played by the professionalism of the doctor, as well as the novelty of the laser device. Of course, it is better to go to a well-known doctor, to a good clinic, than to an ordinary beauty salon, where they are unlikely to take care of tests and examinations.
The price for the procedure in a good clinic is often an order of magnitude higher, but this is not at all a mandatory rule. But a qualified specialist with a higher medical education will not be stingy to give guarantees for his work, he will be responsible to his patient.
As for home care, you should carefully ensure that the wound does not get wet, the crust does not peel off, and the clothes do not rub. If you do not do this, the likelihood of infection with bacteria is very high. This, as you know, will lead to purulent infection.
As for the removed papillos from the genitals, mucous membranes of the mouth (tongue, lips, larynx, etc.), it is important to inform the doctor if any external changes or discomfort appear. It is also necessary to monitor whether a seal has appeared under the wound. This may indicate remission due to incomplete removal of the growth body.
Approximate cost of services
The approximate price range may depend on the region, on the qualifications of the specialist, on the size and location of growths, and many other factors.
- Get rid of papillomas on the face, remove them from the eyelid, neck, provided that there are more than 15–20 of them, it will cost about 300–400 rubles apiece.
- In order to get rid of growths on the body, including armpits, arms and legs, you will have to pay about 400 rubles apiece (provided that there are a lot of them in most clinics, there is a wholesale discount). If there are few of them, you will have to pay a large cost per unit. Approximately 500 rubles.
- The elimination of one formation, of a small size, will cost 600–800 rubles. If the education is large, the price is discussed individually.
Getting rid of a nevus in the anus and growths in the genitals will cost many times more. The average cost is from 1500 to 5000 rubles. If the education is large, the price is discussed separately. Not all specialized centers have this service.
Skin care after treatment
It will be possible to return to a full life in a week. The doctor will examine the removed growth only once, and after that the patient will have to take care of his health on his own. Usually, experts recommend using special healing agents (creams, ointments, sprays).
- A few days after the procedure, it is strictly forbidden to wet the wound. This prevents the softening of the protective crust, which prevents infection from entering the wound.
- In addition, after using the laser, patients are prohibited from exposing the treated areas to direct sunlight. This rule should be followed for about a month.
- Also, you should not visit saunas and a swimming pool for two weeks, supercool (taking a cold shower). It is very important not to try to remove the dried crust yourself. In order not to leave a trace of papilloma, the crust should fall off on its own (within ten days).
- The last rule of the postoperative period is that swimming pools, saunas and baths are prohibited until the wound is completely healed by healthy skin.
