Laser removal of neoplasms is a very common and effective procedure to help get rid of unwanted growths. This is a fairly new method that appeared in the medical arsenal not so long ago, but has already managed to prove its superiority over other removal methods. The precursors to laser destruction were removal using liquid nitrogen, electricity or a scalpel. All of this can cause discomfort to the patient, and laser removal shows high results with painless intervention.
Why remove
Papillomas, which are growths of various shapes and sizes, are usually benign tumors. They are localized on the wearer's mucosa or skin. The main reason for their occurrence is the action of the human papillomavirus, which in many cases is sexually transmitted.
Removing these clusters performs multiple tasks at once:
- Aesthetic correction.An adult patient may be uncomfortable if others pay too much attention to them. As a result, a person may feel insecure and uncomfortable, even if growth is not endangered.
- Injury prevention.If the growth is in a traumatic area where the patient is in constant contact, this can cause the protruding part. Also, trying to cover the papilloma with clothing can have the problem of rubbing the affected area. It is fraught with papilloma injury and possible subsequent infections. Damage can cause microbes to penetrate, which can lead to inflammation of the wound. If this happens, the affected area should be treated with peroxide and the clinic should be contacted immediately to remove the remaining papilloma.
- Reduce the risk of cancer.Despite the benign nature of the regrowth, the variety of manifestations is like warts. They are usually in intimate locations and pose a significant risk of cancer development. To prevent the disease, all warts need to be removed.
Do not remove the accumulation yourself. Any attempt to tie the papilloma with a thread, comb, apply a certain chemical agent can worsen its condition.
Benefits of the procedure
Laser destruction has several advantages over other removal methods.This includes:
- Guaranteed result.The effect of the laser completely eliminates growth, leaving nothing even in the deep subcutaneous layers. The device is able to penetrate deep enough to clear all traces of the presence of a neoplasm.
- Painlessness.The effect of the laser causes minimal pain to the patient. If you add preliminary anesthesia with local anesthetics to the procedure, there is no pain at all.
- Procedure speed. Laser removal of papillomas requires 2 to 5 minutes per element.
- Non-invasiveness.The laser beam is in a strictly limited area and does not exceed its limits. In this case, more than one part of the laser does not touch the treatment site. This is very important because this method helps to reduce the risk of infection and provides a high guarantee of sterility.
- There are no postoperative scars.If the work is done correctly, there should be no trace of laser action at the point of impact. This is because the affected tissue is completely evaporated and then replaced by new, undamaged skin.
- An ineffective way to delete.The laser beam heats the blood-supplying capillaries, quickly sealing their walls. As a result, the bleeding stops and does not return after the operation.
- Suitable for various parts of the body.Not all removal methods can be used in every part of the body. Intimate areas, envelopes, etc. are considered particularly sensitive. Because of the accuracy of the laser beam, laser destruction is a good job in combating the growth of such sites.
Due to all these factors, laser removal is one of the most sought after procedures to get rid of growths.
Contraindications
The list of contraindications to this procedure is not as long as other methods of destruction.Among the bans on laser removal:
- diabetes mellitus;
- oncology;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- epilepsy;
- diseases associated with endocrine problems;
- poor blood clotting;
- HIV or AIDS;
- Acute inflammatory diseases.
In addition, patients with a recent flu or acute respiratory infection should also delay the procedure for some time.
Description of the procedure
The doctor will disinfect the area to be operated on before starting any growth procedures. In some cases, local anesthetic pain relief is used. An ointment or spray is usually used for this purpose. After applying anesthetics, it takes 2-3 minutes, the removal process begins.
The laser beam is aimed at the affected area and appears to cause unwanted growth. The contents of the cells are currently evaporated by the action of a laser, removing each layer of affected tissue. This happens not only in easily accessible places in open spaces. The procedure for removing the papilloma, for example, on the eyelid, is the same. The only nuance in this area is that a special method of cooling is used for the patient to avoid pain and burns at this sensitive point.
Neoplasms in intimate areas are removed by the same principle. But here the doctor usually uses anesthetics as an anesthetic, injecting the plant from different sides.
The moment of needle insertion itself may be a little painful, but after a couple of minutes the sensitivity in the affected area completely disappears and further manipulations are completely painless.
The affected area turns into a small wound without blood. During destruction, it is disinfected due to laser work. After removing the buildup, the doctor treats the affected area with potassium permanganate.
After the procedure, the patient may experience slight redness, itching, or mild pain at the site of papilloma removal.
This reaction is considered normal because, despite the non-invasiveness of the procedure, skin integrity was compromised during surgery.2-4 days after the procedure, all discomfort should disappear completely.
A dry crust later appears on the wound. Beneath it is already a layer of healthy skin, so its protective shell cannot be peeled off until it falls off on its own. Otherwise, a scar may remain on the skin and the healing process itself may take longer.
Consequences
Complications after laser destruction are rare. Usually, their presence is related to diseases that the patient already has that he did not treat before the procedure. Thus, for example, if a patient has had skin inflammation, this may contribute to the development of pigmentation. If the skin itself is very sensitive, there may be a slight redness associated with burns. In the event of a severe allergic reaction, edema may occur at the site of exposure.
To eliminate any side effects, consult your doctor before performing laser destruction.
Post-procedure care
After removing the accumulations, the patient should follow these rules:
- Do not allow water to enter the wound for 2-3 days;
- Refrain from saunas, baths and swimming pools;
- Do not damage the damaged area with a towel;
- Do not use adhesive plaster on the wound;
- Do not treat the papilloma removal area with scrubs, lotions containing alcohol;
- Avoid exposure to ultraviolet light.
Antiseptic wound treatment should be performed several times a day. This must be done by the time the scab is extracted. This treatment should prevent infection and speed up the time to complete healing.You can use iodine or potassium permanganate solution to treat the affected area.
After removal, the area can be treated with anti-inflammatory ointments.
Their activity is to accelerate tissue regeneration, relieve inflammation and edema. It is best to consult a doctor before choosing a particular remedy.
Which method is better
Laser removal is not the only way to combat unwanted growth. There are other ways to stand out:
Cryodestruction.
Based on papilloma removal with liquid nitrogen. Due to the low temperature, the accumulation begins to collapse and eventually disappears completely. The method is effective but has several drawbacks. Among them, it is impossible to fully control the depth of nitrogen action. The substance can penetrate very deeply, touching a healthy area, or vice versa, only superficially affected, without affecting all localization layers of the accumulation site.
In addition, this method features:
- possibility of postoperative scars;
- painful sensations;
- inability to guarantee the result after the first procedure.
Thus, laser destruction shows greater efficiency compared to cryodestruction. Laser removal is less painful and more guarantees the desired result.
Radio wave removal.
This method of destruction is performed using a special apparatus that acts on the papilloma via radio waves. This promotes concentration due to the point effect of the radio knife. The accuracy of the procedure is very high so that adjacent tissues are not affected. However, the risk of burns or infection is very low.
This method is suitable for removing minor benign lesions. It is very effective, making it as popular as laser extermination. Both methods are considered modern methods of papilloma removal and are equally well used in medicine.
Electrocoagulation.
This method is based on the action of a high-frequency electric current acting on the papilloma directly at the site of injury. Electrocoagulation is now considered a common but obsolete method. This method prevents bleeding after removing the papilloma by burning dishes.
However, patients using high-frequency current experience pain that occurs even after anesthesia. This forces some patients to abandon electrocautery, opting for laser removal 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 removed growths.
Many clinics offer a discount for bulk removal of new tumors: the more the patient has, the cheaper it will be to remove one growth.
Getting rid of genital growth can be significantly more expensive than other parts of the body. In addition, not every clinic provides such a service due to the complexity of such manipulation.