Some ladies consider it their virtue to have a neat mole on their face. Domestic and Hollywood stars think the same way, with charming flies flaunting over their eyebrows or lips. However, not everyone is able to boast of such luck. More often, these spots on the skin are by no means attractive, grow, contain vegetation and need to be urgently removed. One of the most popular procedures in this case is the removal of papillomas with a laser. We have described all the subtleties of this procedure below.
What is papilloma?
To begin with, let's analyze the very concept of papilloma. This is a peculiar, often rounded skin formation. It is a soft-touch growth that has a brown, red, pink or flesh color. Such an initially benign formation consists of a leg and papillae. Sometimes there are round and shapeless growths that do not have a leg.
What are the causes of papillomas?
Papilloma (a photo of a similar convex mole in women can be seen below) is caused by the presence inpapillomavirus (HPV) body. The hereditary factor also plays an important role. So, there is a high probability of a child being born with a similar skin growth if there were already people with this defect in his family.
On what parts of the body can there be papillomas?
Papillomas can appear on almost any part of the body. The most favorite places for the accumulation of these leathery formations are places with a natural accumulation of folds, for example, the armpit area, the genital area.
They like to appear convex moles on the face (on the wings of the nose, in the nasolabial folds, on the eyelids), in the ears and neck. Less common are formations that have grown directly in the oral cavity and larynx, as well as on the bladder. Moreover, papilloma (photos in women and men of this growth can be found in the article) appears regardless of age and gender.
What determines the increase in the number of moles?
Since papilloma has a viral basis, it appears as a result of exposure to the human body of the virus. Moreover, you can pick it up either sexually or through the household. And most importantly, the carrier may not get sick at all. Among the reasons that awaken the dormant virus are the following:
- frequent acute respiratory infections;
- weakened immune system;
- presence of frequent emotional stress;
- regular physical overload;
- being overweight;
- diseases of the digestive and urinary, reproductive systems (including their chronic stages);
- overusealcohol and tobacco products.
Due to these reasons, the carrier becomes vulnerable to HPV, and the number of moles begins to grow. We will tell you how papilloma is removed with a laser below.
Pre-flight preparation before laser therapy
Before being admitted to laser therapy, the patient is sent for examinations. In particular, a blood test is taken from him, a check is made on the susceptibility of his body to irritants, and a hormone test is also carried out. In some clinics, a biopsy of the neoplasm is also performed. In a word, you are being prepared for a complex process that will subsequently save you from an outwardly unpleasant papilloma.
What should I bring with me before therapy?
Before laser therapy, it is necessary to undergo a small scheduled examination by a specialist. At this point, he needs to once again clarify all the details of the process. Of the necessary things you will need a passport. It is he who will be required to conclude an agreement with representatives of the clinic. Also bring plain water and a towel.
Laser mole removal: features and nuances
One of the most common treatments for papillomas is laser therapy. The procedure provides for the disposal of patients from pathological formations using a laser.
The following happens: after local anesthesia, the specialist sends a stream of rays from the appropriate device directly to the mole to be removed;the rays burn out the overgrown tissue without affecting he althy skin. The papilloma is removed by laser. That is, unnecessary formations seem to be soldered from the skin layer by layer.
Further, the laser-treated area is blotted with a cotton swab containing a special disinfectant solution (this is potassium permanganate). As a result of its impact, a chemical reaction occurs and the place from which the papilloma was removed acquires a reddish tint.
A little later, a temporary elastic crust appears on the area cleaned from the mole (similar to the case on a torn knee), under which new, completely he althy skin begins to recover. Approximately 4-5 days after the removal of the papilloma with a laser, the crust disappears.
At the site of removal of the mole, only a clean area without scars and scars remains. We will discuss the benefits of this treatment method below.
Laser papilloma removal: the benefits of therapy
Laser therapy has a number of advantages. For example, unlike classical surgery, after this procedure there is no inflammation, and there are no burnt edges of the skin.
In addition, laser therapy does not cause bleeding and swelling, and the recovery period takes a minimum of time and lasts only a month. However, despite all the advantages, after removing the papilloma with a laser, certain negative consequences may occur. We talk about them below.
What are the consequences of laser therapy?
One of the unpleasant consequences of using a laser to remove overgrown moles is inflammation, and even suppuration. However, as a rule, it is not the therapy itself that leads to such an outcome, but improper care in the postoperative period. For example, to improve the healing process of a laser burn site, it is necessary to treat it exclusively with neutral ointments and gels, which soften the tissues of the formed crust. These include ointment "Solcoseryl" or "Levomekol". Less often, experts prescribe calendula tincture and a gel designed to heal weeping wounds.
After the papillomas on the eyelids have been removed with a laser (or other parts of the body with inflamed moles have been exposed to radiation), it is not allowed to use brilliant green, iodine, peroxide for disinfection, and especially cover up an unattractive place with foundation creams and other masking bases.
Other unpleasant symptoms after the procedure may include:
- general physical weakness;
- nausea;
- dizziness;
- lack of appetite;
- fatigue;
- possible pressure spikes.
Most experts believe that the very removal of papillomas with a laser in Moscow or any other city is not associated with such consequences. Most often they are side effects of using general anesthesia. Therefore, as such, there are no complications when using a laser. Although everything here will depend on the individual characteristics of the patient and the experience of the specialist performing the procedure.
Are there any contraindications for laser therapy?
Like any other medical procedure, laser therapy has certain contraindications. For example, it is not recommended at all stages of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that it is during this period that the female body literally experiences a hormonal explosion.
In turn, an excess of these biologically active substances can slow down the healing process and lead to the appearance of a keloid scar (which is a tumor-like growth of previously damaged skin). And to remove it, as practice shows, is very difficult. That is why it is not recommended for pregnant women to remove papillomas with a laser. Reviews of such negative experiences speak for themselves.
Cancer patients, girls under 18 and women over 45 fall into the risk category. In the first case, due to the body's tendency to tumor diseases, patients who decide on laser therapy may experience complications in the form of cell proliferation, the appearance of seals and deformation revitalized areas of the skin. In mature women, the healing process is slow and fraught with complications, while in young women it is much faster, but also poses a certain threat to their he alth.
How much does laser therapy cost?
Depending on the clinic, the qualifications of specialists and other factors, laser therapy may have a different cost for removing papillomas with a laser. Prices may fluctuate and increase due to seasonality, the growth of the exchange rate and depend on the regulations and policies of the medical organization.
KFor example, in one of the Moscow clinics, the cost of papilloma removal starts from 1,200 rubles. In another, the price depends on the place where the neoplasm is located and the size. So, if a papilloma occurs on the nose or neck, it will cost 4,000 rubles, and if on the eyelid - 5,000 rubles. If you need to remove a whole cluster of moles (up to 20-25 pieces), the procedure for their elimination will cost you 18,000-20,000 rubles, and over 45-50 - 34,000-38,000 rubles. In some clinics, the issue price is only 1000 rubles, and somewhere - 2270-3000 rubles.
In some medical institutions, the removal of papillomas subsequently allows you to take advantage of the promotional offer. So, for the removal of the first mole, you will be charged only 2,000 rubles, from the second to the tenth (by promotion) - 600 rubles, from the eleventh to the twentieth - 300 rubles.
What do people say about the procedure?
Before embarking on a traditional raid on clinics, you should carefully study the reviews of people who have previously encountered this problem. For example, some of them are satisfied with the result. They not only talk, but also visually demonstrate their photos before and after removal. They clearly show that they have no more neoplasms.
Others cite the unpleasant pain they felt during laser therapy. The third did not like the smell of singed skin during laser burning of papilloma. The fourth was helped by laser papilloma removal. They did not see the consequences of this procedure. But I'm glad there are no scars. However, in general, these are positive reviews.
