The wound became inflamed after laser removal of a wart

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Published: 07/27/2020

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• 1 Indications for mandatory removal
• 2 Timing, prices, results and consequences
• 3 How to properly care for a wound?
• 4 Treatment in the clinic 4.1 Electrocoagulation
• 4.2 Cryodestruction

Contraindications to the procedure

Using laser therapy, you can remove any tumors, but there are also contraindications related to health conditions and the presence of various diseases, such as:

• herpes;
• lichen;
• hypertension;
• various types of viral infections (acute respiratory infections, influenza, others);
• skin irritation of various types;
• cancer;
• dysfunction of the thyroid gland;
• diabetes;
• allergic reactions;
• mental disorders (especially during exacerbation);
• renal, liver and pulmonary failure.

Before deciding to have surgery, you should tell the doctor about your health problems in order to choose the most correct and effective treatment for a particular person. After all, the main thing is not to harm, but after extermination, to properly treat the affected area. It is better to first consult with your doctor on how to do this correctly and what medications to use so that they do not harm.

Benefits of the procedure

Using laser therapy, you can remove any tumors, but there are also contraindications related to health conditions and the presence of various diseases, such as:

• herpes;
• lichen;
• hypertension;
• various types of viral infections (acute respiratory infections, influenza, others);
• skin irritation of various types;
• cancer;
• dysfunction of the thyroid gland;
• diabetes;
• allergic reactions;
• mental disorders (especially during exacerbation);
• renal, liver and pulmonary failure.

Before deciding to have surgery, you should tell the doctor about your health problems in order to choose the most correct and effective treatment for a particular person. After all, the main thing is not to harm, but after extermination, to properly treat the affected area. It is better to first consult with your doctor on how to do this correctly and what medications to use so that they do not harm.

During the initial examination, it is necessary to establish the status of the neoplasm. If it is not malignant, it can be removed using one of the modern methods. When it comes to warts on the feet, their removal is carried out in several stages - such formations often have rods that grow into soft tissue.

Root calluses are difficult to remove without subsequent relapses: simple surgical excision is ineffective. Laser therapy helps destroy all virus-infected cells, even those that are not visible to the naked eye.

The advantages of laser therapy include: the speed of the procedure and the speed of recovery. In total, removing the growth takes no more than half an hour, depending on the complexity of the tumor and the number of warts. The minimum number of contraindications makes laser therapy universal and safe for children. The procedure is allowed from the age of 5.

After laser therapy, there are virtually no scars or hard scars left on the affected area of ​​skin. Quick recovery and low risk of complications are the main advantages of the procedure compared to other modern techniques. Innovative equipment allows mini-operations to be performed without significant discomfort for the patient. Rehabilitation of the patient is carried out at home in his usual conditions.

This effective technique has a number of contraindications. In preparation for the mini-surgery, the patient undergoes a complete examination of the body. Based on the results obtained, the attending physician evaluates further treatment methods and risks for the patient. Contraindications to laser therapy:

• skin rash and herpes;
• advanced dermatitis;
• high blood pressure;
• acute respiratory diseases (the patient has a weakened immune system after illnesses);
• malignant diseases.

A pregnant woman should refuse the procedure: if possible, laser therapy is postponed until the postpartum period. If a rash of unknown origin appears on a person’s body, it is necessary to wait a little while removing the warts. Systemic diseases are direct contraindications to mini-surgery.

Diseases of the thyroid gland exclude the use of a laser beam to remove an unpleasant wart. Sun allergy is a rare disease that does not allow a laser procedure: in such cases, warts are combated using radio wave therapy. Severe renal and liver failure is a contraindication to mini-surgery.

The procedure is carried out under sterile conditions. The patient first undergoes blood and urine tests. Based on the results obtained, the type of anesthesia used and painkillers that will be needed during laser therapy are determined. The non-invasive method eliminates any contact with the skin: the person sits on a comfortable couch in a lying or sitting position. A drug is injected on the sides of the wart, which should reduce any pain.

After 5-10 minutes, the injected drug begins to act. The laser beam acts on the growth within a few minutes. After the procedure, the affected area of ​​skin is treated with special products and a bandage is applied.

Skin treatment and re-dressings are carried out at home. During the procedure, the likelihood of bleeding is completely eliminated. If there is no cut on the skin, infections or pathogenic microorganisms cannot enter the wound - secondary postoperative infection is excluded.

Rules for caring for wounds after wart removal

The photo shows a wound after wart removal

If all the rules are followed and the most effective treatments are used, wound healing after wart removal occurs in several stages. First, a crust of damaged tissue and dried blood forms, which protects the wound from infection and any other negative impact. From this moment, the process of tissue regeneration under the crust begins. Over time, it disappears, which indicates that healthy tissue has been restored.

To ensure that this course of the rehabilitation period is not overshadowed by complications, it is worth not only treating the wound correctly, but also adhering to certain precautions. Precautions to take when caring for wounds after wart removal:

Precautions to take when caring for wounds after wart removal:

• Rejection of bad habits;
• Normalization of diet;
• Keeping the wound clean;
• Refusal to use pumice stones and washcloths when carrying out hygiene procedures;
• Refusal to visit public swimming pools, saunas, spas, gyms;
• Refusal to swim in bodies of water;
• Using sunscreen and reducing sun exposure;
• Prevention of mechanical, chemical, thermal effects on the wound to avoid damage to the crust;
• Refusal to use cosmetics, for example, fatty creams, scrubs, lotions, at the site of tumor reduction;
• Minimizing contact with aggressive household detergents;
• Ensuring constant access of air;
• Abstinence from intimacy after removal of a wart in the intimate area;
• Wearing comfortable clothes made from natural fabrics.

During removal, it is quite difficult to predict how quickly the scar will heal and the skin will recover, because Each case is individual and the result depends on the characteristics of the disease and the general health of each patient.

Possible reasons for prolonged tissue regeneration after wart removal:

• Incorrect removal procedure. Removing skin tags at home often leads to negative consequences in the form of excessive damage to healthy skin. Against this background, the rehabilitation period increases.
• Accompanying illnesses. First of all, diabetes mellitus, hormonal imbalance and decreased blood clotting inhibit wound healing. That is why before the procedure you should undergo an examination and exclude possible contraindications.
• Weakened immunity. A depressed body is not capable of rapid regeneration, so skin restoration may take longer. In such cases, complex vitamins and immunomodulators are usually prescribed.
• Wrong rehabilitation. Failure to follow the doctor's recommendations for wound care - improper treatment of the wound after wart removal - leads to undesirable consequences and prolongation of the recovery period.
• Bad habits. This factor ensures constant weakening of the body and a deficiency of nutrients. Among other things, smoking and drinking alcohol disrupt the functioning of the circulatory system, impairing the supply of oxygen, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the normal functioning of each cell. This course of events provokes the formation of an irregular structure of the integument.
• Re-injury. By scratching the crust or slightly tearing it off, you can not only prolong the recovery time, but also provoke the addition of a secondary infection.

Long-term recovery

The recovery period after removal of common and flat warts lasts about 2 weeks. As for cauterization of plantar formations with nitrogen, recovery lasts up to 20 days and is more difficult and painful (it is very painful to step on the treated area of ​​the foot).

If a blister appears after removing a wart with liquid nitrogen, do not panic - this is normal. Immediately after the procedure, swelling and redness occur in the treatment area, which can last from 10 minutes to 6 hours. Then, during the first day, an epidermal vesicle always forms, filled with serous or hemorrhagic fluid.

Recommendations for skin care during the recovery period:

• do not wet the treatment area during the first two days;
• do not allow the epidermal blister to be pierced, do not tear off the crust that appears at the site of the blister;
• daily, morning and evening, treat the wound with a concentrated solution of potassium permanganate or 2% salicylic alcohol;
• cancel treatment when the dead tissue begins to peel off;
• Do not apply cosmetics to the skin in the treatment area until complete healing.

If a wound on the skin after laser removal does not heal for a long time, this indicates some disturbance in the body’s functioning and can contribute to the occurrence of various complications. A similar situation can occur when:

• If the patient has any diseases, for example, diabetes, decreased blood clotting, hormonal imbalance, etc.
• Insufficient activity of the immune system. In such a situation, the body has problems repairing even minor damage to the skin. And it is important to identify the causes of immune suppression and correct them.
• Proper care of the wound after surgery is not enough.
• The patient has bad habits - alcohol, drug or nicotine addiction. It is believed that all of them disrupt skin regeneration processes, impede proper blood circulation and inhibit recovery.

What could be the consequences after removal?

The result depends on the professionalism of the surgeon. Choose an experienced doctor who knows the intricacies of laser therapy. After removing the wart, the damaged area swells and swelling of the tissue appears. With proper care during rehabilitation, symptoms quickly disappear.

If the procedure was performed incorrectly, the wound care rules were not followed, or the affected areas of the body were injured, negative consequences from laser wart removal appear. Complications often occur with plantar lesions located on the foot.

The affected area is swollen

Laser removal of growths is a painless procedure that minimizes the risk of complications and serious damage. But there is a possibility of manifestations. One of the complications of this therapy is tissue swelling. After removing warts with a laser, my toe swelled. Swelling and redness may result from:

• the injury received. Mechanical damage to the skin leads to inflammatory processes;
• damage to the skin around the removed area. During the procedure, the rays damage healthy tissue, which leads to redness and swelling;
• unprofessionalism. When eliminating warts, the doctor incorrectly configured the device, choosing too long waves for exposure;
• infections. Improper wound care during the rehabilitation period leads to tumors, the addition of pathogenic microflora, suppuration, and other negative consequences.

Swelling and redness are eliminated with anti-inflammatory drugs. Consider individual intolerance to the active ingredients of the drug before use. Discuss the characteristics of the body with a doctor before removal, during the rehabilitation period, avoiding negative complications.

The wound does not heal

Some people experience healing problems. There may be cuts, results of surgery. A non-healing wound on the body after a laser signals problems in the body. If there is a long rehabilitation period or discomfort, consult a doctor. Report concerns and determine why the wound is not healing after laser excision. Common reasons:

• diabetes;
• hormonal imbalances;
• problems with blood clotting;
• reduced immunity;
• bad habits;
• improper wound care after wart removal.

Problems disrupt the natural healing process, contribute to inflammatory processes, and the occurrence of consequences - rough scars in places where growths are removed. To speed up recovery after laser treatment, the doctor prescribes a comprehensive examination to determine the causes of the problem. In folk medicine, celandine is used. It cauterizes the removal site and promotes the formation of a crust.

Wart recurrence

To avoid relapses, take care of the wound after removing the wart. Carefully monitor the condition of your skin, and at the first sign of a new growth, report the problem to your doctor. No method of removal can give a 100% guarantee that growths will not appear again. The cause of the growths is a virus. When removing growths with a laser, do not forget to treat papillomatosis. Approach the problem comprehensively. Without getting rid of the papillomavirus, the growths will appear again.

The virus can remain dormant for a long time without manifesting itself. When there is a negative impact on the body of provoking factors or when immunity is reduced, warts appear on the skin. Get examined, determine the cause of infection, the degree of development of the disease. To prevent negative consequences, strictly adhere to your doctor’s advice and follow the instructions for preventive actions.

Patients who like to go to the bathhouse, swimming pool, and other public places are at risk. To prevent infection, use your own towel in the steam room, protect yourself during sex, and lead a healthy lifestyle. If you experience any discomfort, do not self-medicate, but go to a doctor for help.

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Elimination of remaining scar

Scars at the site of wart removal can occur due to natural causes (if the growth is large or the patient has sensitive skin) or as a result of incorrect actions by the surgeon. You can get rid of such consequences with additional procedures and medications.

If ointments, powders and creams do not help, then you should consult a doctor and take more serious measures (for example, laser scar removal).

Scars after wart removal are removed in the following ways:

• gels and ointments based on fruit acids;
• scar powder Baneocin;
• drugs Kontraktubes, Panavir;
• cryodestruction;
• electrocoagulation;
• Microwave therapy.

Methods for removing scars after removal of formations must be agreed upon with a specialist . In some cases, ointments or creams help remove scars, but sometimes you can only get rid of the consequences through specialized procedures performed in medical institutions.

Wart removal

A wart is essentially a benign formation on the skin. Most often it looks like a growth, nodule or papilla, and is caused by various types of human papillomavirus.

Most warts and papillomas are not dangerous to health, but cause significant aesthetic discomfort. Therefore, doctors recommend removing such formations by:

• Surgical intervention (with a scalpel).
• Electrocoagulation.
• Cryodestruction (freezing).
• Laser exposure.
• Exposure to chemicals (trichloroacetic or nitric acid, Condilin, Feresol, Solcoderm).

The laser wart removal technique is popular among patients and doctors, because it allows:

• Get rid of education in literally a quarter of an hour.
• Avoid contact with surgical instruments.
• Cope with the problem in one session.
• Avoid pain.
• Make the recovery period after removal as short as possible.
• Avoid the appearance of scars or scars.
• Remove the formation without anesthesia.
• Minimize the risk of infection to almost zero.
• Remove formations from children and adults.

Complications after removal of growth

In some cases, after a wart is removed, not only a scar may form in its place, but also some complications, for example:

• Formation of scars on the skin at the site of growths.
• Skin damage, microtrauma.
• Long-term regeneration, which is caused by a low level of immunity.

Warts are classified as benign skin growths caused by the papilloma virus. They form anywhere on the human body and cause many problems to their owner. Therefore, many people resort to removing warts using a variety of methods: cryodestruction, laser, surgery, folk remedies. Depending on their location, the removal method and further skin care are selected.

IMPORTANT! But even after removing the unsightly formation, you should not relax. It is necessary to carefully care for the place where the wart was previously located. You should follow all doctor's instructions to avoid the appearance of wounds, scars and scars in this area.

Laser removal of tumors. How to properly care for your skin after the procedure?

The patient must understand that after surgery, the skin at the removal site may change noticeably.

Stages of wound healing:

1 Week

At the site where the papilloma was removed, an open small wound will first appear, which will quickly become covered with a thin crust. There is no need to peel off the crust, as it protects against infection from entering an open wound. It is necessary to protect the place where the wound is located from damage and injury. Do not rub the affected area with a washcloth. Do not scratch the damaged area under any circumstances.

According to the recommendations of a specialist, you can treat the wound with disinfectants.

2 week

Literally after 10 days the crust will disappear, and a barely noticeable scar will form in its place. Don't be afraid that this scar will stay with you forever! It will disappear over time, and the skin on the operated area will completely recover.

3 week

During this period of time, healthy skin develops at the site of the wound, which is able to independently withstand ultraviolet rays and other factors.

Once the wound where there was previously a tumor has completely healed, no further special care is needed.

If you suddenly feel itching at the operated site (after 20 days), but the skin looks normal, without redness and inflammation, you can use an ointment with a soothing effect.

By the end of the month after the procedure, the dimple from the removed tumor is smoothed out. At 3 months, a barely noticeable trace of the operation remains on the skin.

The healing process takes two to four weeks. The period will depend on the area occupied by the removed tumor. The larger the area of ​​removal, the longer the process of tissue regeneration in the damaged area will be.

Let's move on to the issue of proper care after removal of tumors, so that this leads to a rapid healing process and regeneration of the skin without negative consequences.

To do this, consider a few rules that should be followed:

1. For the first few days, do not wet the wound where there was previously a tumor.
2. After laser removal, the skin should not be exposed to ultraviolet rays. You should avoid visiting the solarium and staying in the sun for long periods of time. Neglecting this rule can result in scar pigmentation.
3. You should use sunscreen for a month after the procedure.
4. It is worth giving up scrubs, lotions and tonics if you have removed a mole on your face. It will also be undesirable to use foundation and cosmetics for 2 weeks after the procedure.
5. It is forbidden to drink alcohol during the week, as it causes blood vessels to dilate, which can cause bleeding;
6. Do not allow household chemicals to come into contact with the operated area.
7. It is not recommended to visit saunas and swimming pools for the first couple of weeks to reduce the risk of infection in the place where the tumor was;
8. If the tumor has been removed in the genital area, you need to avoid intimacy for a while.

If you adhere to the simplest rules, the recovery process will be rapid and without unpleasant consequences.

Important! If, a couple of days after the “laser tumor removal” procedure, swelling or bleeding is observed in the wound area, you should immediately consult your doctor, since these symptoms may indicate the development of an infection

Complications after removal of papillomas

Removing warts can cause the following complications:

Formation of scars.

A scar or scar after removal of papilloma may remain for several reasons:

1. Insufficient qualification of the surgeon.
2. Predisposition to scar formation.
3. Infection of a damaged wound surface due to non-compliance with care methods during the rehabilitation period.
4. Removal of large and deep formations when the wound deepens under the papillary layer of skin.

Is it worth removing scars and scars and how to do it?

If the papillomas are located in areas of the body that are not visible to outsiders, then they do not need to be removed. But if the scars remain on the face, décolleté or hands, then you should think about it. Modern remedies designed to prevent the formation of rough scars are based on the conservation of water in the tissues. Thanks to this, connective tissue, which forms the basis of scars, is not formed. It is necessary to use gels based on hydrocolloid substances.

When the crust falls off, you need to apply one percent hydrocortisone ointment for 10 days. It will help the skin heal quickly and reduce the likelihood of scar tissue. You can treat the wound with Baneocin powder. For preventive purposes, Contractubex and Mediderma should be used. The drug Panavir works well. It allows you to reduce the likelihood of the appearance of new formations, since its action is based on an antiviral effect and suppression of DNA synthesis.

You can lubricate the skin with gels and creams with fruit acids. They gradually break down dead tissue and help improve elasticity. Thanks to this, scars and scars gradually become flat, less noticeable, then lighten and the relief is reduced to a minimum. Such products usually include hyaluronic acid, which creates a thin film that keeps the skin moisturized, binds collagen and elastin fibers, stimulates their synthesis, and revitalizes rough tissue. When choosing restorative medicinal cosmetics, you should consult your doctor.

IMPORTANT! In addition to the correct selection of funds, the timeliness of their use is no less important. The sooner use begins, the faster the recovery process will take place and the scar will heal.

To eliminate large keloid scars, additional procedures may be required to smooth their surface. In this case, cryodestruction, microwave therapy, and electrocoagulation are used.

Burn after removal of papilloma.

After removing papillomas with a laser, the skin is affected similar to a sunburn. This is why redness is observed in the treated skin area. If a person is sensitive to sunlight and laser, then after removing the papilloma using a laser, in addition to the burn, there is also swelling and increased redness of the skin, which goes beyond the treated skin. Sometimes watery blisters appear. They may scar and become gray or dark in color. Usually this does not happen if you strictly follow the rules and recommendations for the rehabilitation care of the wound. If, however, the redness and burn do not go away, then you should see a doctor and under no circumstances self-medicate. In addition, at this time the operated area should not be exposed to the sun, otherwise the burn will only increase.

Inflammation, fever, pain.

These three symptoms are a normal reaction of the body to any surgery. Sometimes redness and swelling occurs in the wound area, which can last from 1 to 5 days.

Inflammation after removal of the papilloma should last for several days and then gradually disappear. Sometimes inflammation begins because a person scratches the wound and introduces an infection there. If the inflammatory process lasts more than 10 days, then you should contact the specialist who performed the procedure so that he can prescribe antiseptics and antibiotics. To prevent inflammation, you should use an antiseptic, which is applied 3 times a day. To speed up the healing process, the wound should be treated with local remedies. Your doctor should advise you on how best to do this. The best antiseptic, proven over the years, is ordinary potassium permanganate. It can be used to treat the wound itself and its edges.

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It happens that after surgery the wound hurts a lot. This happens more often in people who do not tolerate pain well or if the edges of the wound diverge. Simultaneously with the inflammation of the wound, pus may appear in it, which means that an infection has entered there. The pain becomes stronger. In this case, you should consult a doctor to examine the wound surface. It may be necessary to apply new stitches and wash the wound with antiseptics. You need to find out from your doctor what painkillers you can take to eliminate the pain symptom.

The temperature after removal of the papilloma may increase slightly to 38-40 degrees. This is due to a slight inflammatory process. Usually after taking Paracetamol it subsides.

The likelihood of recurrence of papilloma.

None of the methods guarantees that warts will not appear again. If HPV is in the body, then warts can reappear at any time.

For whom is the procedure indicated and contraindicated?

Laser therapy for the removal of skin growths is carried out exclusively using a high-tech method, as a result of which the effect of the surgical laser is completely sterile and bactericidal. The procedure is indicated in most cases, especially:

• for benign warts;
• for growths observed in sensitive areas;
• for papillomas up to three centimeters in size.

Only a dermatologist can refer you for laser therapy after the results of all studies have been received.

For some obvious reasons, the procedure is contraindicated:

1. If you have shingles or a herpes infection.
2. There are malignant formations.
3. If you are diagnosed with influenza, fever, chills.
4. During pregnancy and lactation.
5. When diseases of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, as well as some neurological disorders are observed.
6. If you have diabetes and thyroid disease.
7. For skin rashes and more.

At the stage of the initial examination, each doctor dwells in detail on the entire list of possible contraindications, and if they are identified in the patient, he cancels the procedure and offers alternatives.

Advantages and disadvantages

Laser therapy, in comparison with other techniques, does not involve complex preparatory stages for the patient and is a well-tolerated type of treatment. The undeniable advantages of removing warts this way are:

1. Highest efficiency – up to 75%.
2. Painless.
3. No risk of infection.
4. The speed of the procedure is up to three minutes.
5. Re-formation of growths is minimized.
6. The ability to control the beam power and its penetration depth.
7. In the future, no traces remain on the epidermis.

Among the negative points are:

1. The ability to touch healthy tissue.
2. High price.
3. Many patients cite the negative side of the need to ensure that the affected area does not come into contact with water for 4-5 days after the session.

The procedure for removing a wart or papilloma with a laser

1) The doctor treats the skin with an antiseptic.

2) The doctor numbs the skin with an anesthetic (Novocaine, lidocaine or others). Anesthesia is carried out either by injection with a syringe, or by lubricating the skin with an anesthetic cream. It is advisable for a child (and an adult too) to take an insulin syringe so that he does not feel the injection.

Local skin anesthesia

3) It takes 3-5 minutes for the pain relief to take effect.

4) The doctor puts protective glasses on himself and the patient so that the laser beam does not burn the retina.

5) The doctor turns on the laser and treats the papilloma over its entire surface.

Laser treatment of papilloma

6) After treatment, a small wound remains - a burn. It is treated with fucorcin or another antiseptic. You can apply a dry gauze pad and a bandage on top.

Wound treatment with fucorcin

Wound after laser wart removal

You cannot remove the crust on the surface of the wound; it should fall off on its own

Laser removal of warts involves gradual cauterization of the skin. After completion of the procedure, the skin cannot remain undamaged; there will definitely be a mark from the laser intervention on it. With proper care, the wound heals completely, but in some cases complications are possible.

Normal wound condition

After laser removal of the wart, a bandage is applied to the damaged area of ​​skin. In the first hours after the manipulation, it is strictly forbidden to remove it.

After a few days, a crust forms, which acts as a protective barrier. The healing process occurs gradually as the wound heals. If there is no crust, then the affected area of ​​the skin is very vulnerable to external factors.

Many people are interested in how long it takes for a wound to heal. This is individual for each person. Improvements usually become noticeable a week after the procedure. At this stage, discomfort and pain when touched completely disappear. The healing of the wound is accompanied by a feeling of itching, which is completely normal. The speed of healing depends on the factors presented in the table below.

Dangerous complications

If the wound does not heal for a long time, this may indicate serious complications. They occur if mistakes were made during the procedure and the wound was too deep. This usually happens if the specialist has incorrectly chosen the depth of laser exposure. In addition, complications arise if a person does not comply with the rules of the rehabilitation period. Possible negative consequences include the following:

1. The process of wound suppuration. The beginning of the process is characterized by redness and swelling of the affected area. A pronounced pain syndrome appears; the pus itself in the wound may not be immediately noticeable. This happens when the protective crust begins to fall off.
2. A rough scar is formed. The process of normal restoration of the skin is due to the formation of epithelial cells, connective and granulation tissues. But the synthesis of these components may be disrupted, and a deficiency or excess of any component may arise. This can be caused by any inflammatory process in the body, as well as individual characteristics of a person. The consequence of this is the formation of a scar that is not smooth, but protrudes above the surface of the skin.

A scar can form for the following reasons:

• Removal of large papillomas when the laser worked at a greater depth.
• Insufficient level of specialist qualifications and the possibility of error.
• Tendency to scarring of the skin.
• Infection of the epidermis if all wound care rules are not followed.

1. Disruption of the pigmentation process. During the wound healing process, light or dark spots may form on the affected area of ​​the skin. The reason for this is incorrect laser settings or incorrect depth of exposure. Improper wound care after surgery can also lead to similar problems. If after the disappearance of the protective crust a stain remains, then this is not pigmentation. Your skin tone will soon be completely restored.
2. Damage to surrounding tissues. Immediately after laser intervention, the surrounding tissues may become red, the local temperature may rise, blisters or watery blisters may form, and the entire affected area may appear swollen and swollen.
3. Long healing process. If a wound does not heal for a long time, this significantly increases the likelihood of various negative consequences. In this case, the process of suppuration and scar formation very often begins.

If the wound looks swollen for a long time, redness and swelling does not disappear, and discomfort and pain are present, then you should urgently contact a medical facility. A person may not notice the pus in the wound on his own, and improper care will provoke further infection.

Is it possible to delete?

The need to remove warts in most cases is associated with physical or cosmetic discomfort. With constant contact with shoes or clothing, the growth begins to bleed, cause pain, or be accompanied by additional skin irritations.

If a wart appears on the face, neck or open areas of the body, then its appearance can cause a serious complex. Removing warts is the choice of the patient himself , but in some cases it is not only possible, but also necessary to get rid of growths.

Removing a wart is not dangerous only if the procedure is performed by a specialist . It is not recommended to get rid of some types of growths at home. Otherwise, you may cause harm to your health.

Warts must be removed in the following cases::

• the growth bleeds (for unknown reasons or as a result of injury);
• formation causes physical discomfort (itching, burning);
• warts are rapidly increasing in number;
• the size and color of the growth is constantly changing (may darken);
• the formation is located on an open area of ​​the skin and causes aesthetic discomfort.

Any type of wart can be removed:

• flat;
• senile;
• threadlike;
• pointed;
• chicken;
• other viral growths.

But consultation with a specialist is necessary in any case. The growths are considered benign, but can become malignant .

The papilloma virus can provoke the growth of formations, therefore the best way to prevent this situation is considered to be timely treatment of a single wart with pharmaceutical or folk remedies.

Among the medications for warts, the most effective are:

• pills and injections;
• ointments for warts Panavir or Viferon;
• freezing with Wartner Cryo;
• cauterization with Supercleaner solution;
• lapis pencil;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• Salipod patch;
• iodine.

These folk remedies will also help eliminate the growth:

• celandine;
• garlic;
• potato;
• vinegar;
• castor oil;
• thread.

Only a specialist who treats skin diseases should determine whether warts can be removed. In this case, it is better not to draw independent conclusions. Getting rid of growths is carried out only in a medical institution using specialized equipment.

Possible complications

Laser removal of warts usually occurs without complications, however, the risk of such conditions is still present. It depends on the individual characteristics of the patient, the correctness of the rehabilitation period, the skills of the attending physician and other factors.

To reduce the risk of complications, it is important to undergo surgery to remove warts only in a trusted clinic

Possible complications include:

• Wound infection. This condition is most often explained by insufficient proper care and makes itself felt by redness of the skin around the crust, swelling and pain. There may be discharge of pus. Infection occurs more often in areas of the body that are open and more susceptible to attack by aggressive microorganisms, for example, on the fingers, feet and palms.
• Formation of significant scars. Such a complication can be provoked by the individual characteristics of the patient, the inflammatory process, insufficient professionalism of the doctor and improper care of the postoperative wound.
• Damage to healthy tissue. If the skin is overexposed to the laser, it may swell, become red, hot, and develop watery blisters. Most often, this complication is noticeable immediately after laser removal.
• Pigmentation disorder. If the laser was not adjusted correctly or the patient did not provide adequate care for the wound, then light or dark spots may remain at the site of the wart. Sometimes they go away on their own, but in some cases additional correction must be made to eliminate them.

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If the skin is highly sensitive, as a result of evaporation of deep-rooted wart growths after laser irradiation, redness and the formation of slight swelling surrounding the treated areas are likely. They disappear within a few days after surgery. Occasionally, small transparent blisters appear on the burned surface.

Special treatment of the wound after laser wart removal is usually not required, but it is useful to take some precautions. In the first days, you should not touch it with your hands, expose it to the sun, or try to cover it with foundation or other cosmetics.

It is also impossible to seal it tightly with a plaster - this will prevent the formation of a scab and create conditions for the surface to become wet and become infected.

You can wet the wound surface after 2-3 days. You should not soap the wound, rub with a washcloth or scrubs, scratch the surgical site, or try to pick off a scab prematurely. You cannot visit saunas, solariums or baths for two months.

Carrying out the procedure

When choosing a procedure, most papillomatosis sufferers are interested in whether it hurts to remove warts with a laser. According to reviews from patients who have undergone this procedure, the process does not cause pain. Before manipulation, a dose of local anesthetic is injected into the surrounding tissues or the skin is treated with a special cream and the area where the wart is located loses sensitivity for 30-40 minutes.

The patient sits or lies down on the couch. When the growth is burned out, the epithelial cells are destroyed without causing pain. Minor discomfort or tingling sensations are likely, more pronounced when removing hard plantar warts. The procedure can be prescribed to patients of all age categories, including preschool children and women during pregnancy.

The laser can be used to remove warts on the ciliary edges of the eyelids, vocal cords, and mucous membranes of the genital organs.

To carry out the procedure, two types of hardware settings are used:

• Carbodioxide laser - causes instant coagulation of protein compounds, used to remove small formations.
• Erbium (cold) laser - evaporates epithelial tissue layer by layer, works more slowly, is used to eliminate large warts or formations located on mucous membranes.

During the operation, the specialist sets the required depth and diameter of the treated areas with almost filigree precision. Small formations are completely evaporated in just a few minutes, large warts - reaching 1 cm or more - are treated for 15-20 minutes. Along with burning out the growth, viral particles and pathogenic bacteria are destroyed, leaving a clean, disinfected surface. At the same time, the damaged edges of the blood vessels are sealed. In case of multiple rashes, a repeated course of treatment may be prescribed.

Depending on the depth of rooting of the evaporated wart, a small pink hole remains in its place. It is treated with an antiseptic solution and covered with a breathable bandage. Over time, a dry brown crust forms on its surface - a scab. It protects the wound from pathogenic microbes, creating conditions for the regeneration of skin cells.

Scars after a wart: scars from wart removal

Warts are benign diseases that appear on the skin as a result of exposure to the human papillomavirus.

These warts appear as small protrusions on the skin that are light or dark in color. Warts can appear on any part of the skin. Depending on the location of the wart, further treatment is selected.

In any case, it is necessary to pay attention to warts and be sure to remove them, since some of them may be located in inconvenient places, for example, in the armpits or in the décolleté, where warts can be constantly subject to mechanical damage.

It is important to note that infection with the papilloma virus does not appear immediately, and external manifestations in the form of warts can form on the skin after some time, from a month to a year.

What are the types of warts?

Most often, ordinary warts appear on the skin. These warts look like fairly rough growths on the skin that resemble nodules in appearance. Common warts appear on any area of ​​the skin.

Flat warts. Another common type of rash that can occur most often in children.

There may be mosaic warts on the hands and feet, which are often located in groups.

The growths are long and elongated, these are thread-like warts that most often appear in the armpits, neck and eyelids.

Plantar growths remain one of the most painful warts. The problem is that such warts, located on the sole, always cause serious and painful sensations.

Wart removal and consequences

In the vast majority of cases, removal of the wart is not necessary; in addition, with normal immunity, warts can disappear on their own.

In cases where the patient nevertheless decides to remove the growth, the methods of removal depend on the number of tumors and their location, and the structure of the wart is quite simple for removal.

However, it should be noted that some types of wart removal may leave behind some traces.

For example, one of the most modern and successful methods remains laser removal of warts. Not only is the method effective, but after it there are practically no scars left on the skin.

The procedure itself is quite painless and natural, without mechanical damage that could lead to blood loss.

In rare cases, a wart may require surgery. Here it must be said right away that surgical intervention does not guarantee the absence of relapse in the very near future.

In addition, after surgery, not just scars may remain on the skin, but also unsightly scars that will disfigure the skin for a long time.

That is why it is not recommended to use this method when removing warts on the face or décolleté.

The next method that is often used in removing growths is cryotherapy. This method uses low temperatures on the wart, which are achieved by using liquid nitrogen.

Achieving the full removal effect is possible after several procedures. The good thing about the procedure is that there are practically no traces left after it, and if there are any, they are simply minimal damage that disappears quickly enough, and the skin quickly gets back in order.

Sometimes marks may remain on the skin after warts are removed using a chemical method in which podophyllin, formaldehyde, and gluteraldehyde are used as drugs. Here it is important to know how to distinguish a mole from a wart in order to accurately select drug treatment.

In some cases, salicylic acid takes part in the treatment, and not in its pure form, it can be an ointment or gel, local products that contain salicylic acid. It should only be used to treat the wart area. However, it should be noted that treatment will thus continue for 2-3 months.

Another method of removing warts is the use of electrocoagulation, as well as the use of electric current.

How to care for your skin after removal

Proper skin care is always important for the skin and for the rehabilitation period, first of all, this concerns inflammation at the site of removal, as well as accelerated healing.

Scars after removal appear if you begin to independently remove the remnants of the wart or crust that begins to form after the procedures. It is necessary to understand that the crusts that form on top of the wound are a kind of protection for the skin, which must prevent infection from entering the wound.

It is important to note that after any procedure to remove a wart, you should not be exposed to the sun for a long time. The fact is that the skin at the site of the wart is quite delicate, so it is exposed to new damage under ultraviolet radiation. As a result, a scar is formed after the wart is removed.

When you first ask what you can use to treat the surface of the skin after removing a wart under ultraviolet irradiation, it is a special sunscreen. This type of care perfectly nourishes the skin, protecting it at the same time, and there are remedies for sunburn in any pharmacy.

It is very important to know that a wart scar will not disappear if you treat the skin with foundation or cosmetics. This is especially true for the period while there is a crust on the skin.

And naturally, you should absolutely not use various alcohol-based products.

During hygiene procedures, it is not recommended to apply strong pressure to the skin at the site of wart removal with a washcloth. This rule also applies to the ban on visiting saunas and baths. You should also not shave the skin at the site where the growth was removed, otherwise the mark from the growth will remain on the skin for a long time.

In order to speed up the recovery of the damaged area of ​​skin after wart removal, you can take vitamin complexes, which will be based on vitamins E and A.

These vitamins do an excellent job of maintaining skin elasticity. And at the same time they help in the fight against scars that can be present on the skin for a long time.

In addition, vitamins not only help speed up the healing of skin areas after the wart removal procedure, but also increase the skin's resistance.

It is this type of care that allows you to effectively combat wart scars.

Complications after removal of growth

In some cases, after a wart is removed, not only a scar may form in its place, but also some complications, for example:

• Formation of scars on the skin at the site of growths.
• Skin damage, microtrauma.
• Long-term regeneration, which is caused by a low level of immunity.

Laser wart removal

Neoplasms are not just unsightly skin, because over time such formations can develop into malignant ones

Therefore, it is very important to consult a doctor in time. We already know that it is possible to remove warts with liquid nitrogen; also a very good way to say goodbye to tumors is to conduct a laser therapy session

What equipment is used

Photo 1. Laser removal of warts is the most effective method

They use American Scition laser equipment. To remove skin lesions, a unique laser is used that can be customized for different procedures. This laser is now the most modern, high-quality, plus after sessions with its use a positive effect is observed. They can easily remove warts that are so unloved by millions of people. With the capabilities of such a laser, it is possible to individually select a treatment method for each patient. This means that after such procedures you can practically avoid possible relapses and quickly + painlessly recover from the papilloma virus.

How does the method work?

Such high-quality and modernized equipment is used that it is possible to set the parameters of the evaporation depth, and all this with great accuracy

How is the procedure done?

It only takes two minutes to remove warts with a laser. Also, such removal is quite sterile, since contact of instruments with the patient’s skin is excluded. After the procedure there is no bleeding, and there is virtually no risk of scarring on the skin. The advantage of this method is that it works very gently in delicate areas, does not cause pain in the patient, and also does not have subsequent complications.

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What effect can you expect:

• Just one procedure is enough to completely remove warts, and then forget about their existence
• the possibility of bleeding is completely eliminated
• there is also a very low probability that marks (scars) will remain on the skin
• The skin healing process also takes a little time, about one week is enough

But just like any therapy, there are a number of contraindications, so this method is not suitable for everyone. Sessions cannot be performed in the following conditions:

• pregnancy
• various types of rashes on the body around warts, as well as other neoplasms
• people with cancer
• in case of diabetes mellitus
• immunodeficiency state

Photo 2. The procedure lasts only 1-2 minutes

But before you start laser therapy, you need to be examined by an oncologist. After all, neoplasms can be malignant. Therefore, you need to be thoroughly checked, and only after the doctor’s permission begin treatment. Before carrying out such an elimination session, it is strongly recommended not to scream for at least half a month, until the time of the planned procedure. Only non-malignant skin formations are removed, these are papillomas, warts and moles.

Upon completion of such sessions, several rules must be followed:

• try to avoid exposure to the sun as little as possible, especially not to sunbathe in solariums for at least half a month after the end of the procedure
• Until complete restoration and healing of the damaged skin area has occurred, you need to stop visiting swimming pools, steam rooms, water parks, saunas
• It’s also better not to wipe your skin with products that contain alcohol for a couple of days.

And under no circumstances try to tear off the crust yourself, which should form in place of the infected area. After some time after complete healing, it will disappear on its own.

Different types of wart removal surgeries: how long does it take for the wound to heal?

The healing time of the wound will depend on how the warts were removed. Depending on the method of wart removal, the rehabilitation period averages from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

• Surgical removal. If a surgical method was used, then sutures are required and, accordingly, there will be a pronounced scar. This is a serious aesthetic drawback, especially if the wart was in a visible place. In addition, a significant disadvantage of the method is the disturbance of facial expressions (if the operation is performed on the face). If the wound opens, the sutures fester and the scar enlarges. After surgery, the wound heals for more than two weeks. Surgical removal is indicated if there is a large lesion or high-tech care is not available in the hospital. After this, a cosmetic suture is necessary. If, after all, a surgical operation was performed, after which scars remained, they can later be removed using laser resurfacing.

• Freezing with liquid nitrogen. During cryodestruction, the wart is frozen with liquid nitrogen. After the operation there will be swelling and blistering for several days. But cryodestruction enhances immunity against the papilloma virus, which is very important for prevention. During cryodestruction, papilloma cells die. After exposure to liquid nitrogen, the wound heals within a couple of weeks, but complete regeneration sometimes takes several months.

• Electrocoagulation or exposure to electric current. During such an operation, the leg of the papilloma is cut off and at the same time the skin vessels are cauterized. After electrocoagulation, a scar remains, since during this operation a large amount of tissue is burned in depth and breadth. Its healing process takes up to 10 days.

• Radio wave method. When removed using the radio wave method, the wart is removed without affecting adjacent tissues, the scars remain small or non-existent. Radio wave therapy has a gentler effect. With its help, tissues are cut off using heat. A small crust forms at the site of the wart, which quickly falls off. The wound heals in 2-3 days, sometimes it takes longer.

• Laser therapy. If warts are removed with a laser, the wart is partially evaporated and partially charred. After this, the growth turns into a blackhead, which requires little care. After some time, the dot will disappear. Complete healing of the wound occurs after 5 days. The laser removal procedure resembles a sunburn, so the natural consequences after it are the formation of a crust and redness of the skin. If the skin is very sensitive, then the wound also swells. Most often, these phenomena are temporary and gradually disappear.

IMPORTANT! It is necessary to choose the most gentle treatment methods, of course, in accordance with your capabilities and availability of procedures in the conditions of the chosen clinic.

It would seem that a wart is just an annoying nuisance. But in fact, it can cause a lot of trouble and make a person’s life much more difficult. Warts are the second most common dermatological disease. Sometimes they disappear on their own when a person’s immunity strengthens. But if papillomas are in a visible place, are constantly injured, cause discomfort or pain, then they should definitely be removed. And the correct implementation of rehabilitation measures is the basis for successful recovery and recovery.