Laser treatment is a very good and promising method for removing warts. It is mainly used for deep-seated warts such as plantar warts. Laser treatment helps when icing or cauterization of a wart is not possible. However, wart lasering requires careful aftercare.
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Laser treatment is often used when other treatment options to remove a wart have not been successful.
Laser treatment is used, for example, for
Wart laser treatment is the most cost-intensive form of wart removal. The success of laser treatment is not always permanent, sometimes a new wart grows afterwards. This is particularly the case if the wart has already extended deep into the inner layers of the skin. Further laser treatment is then necessary to remove the wart.
Early laser treatment is recommended to prevent warts from appearing again and again. This prevents a wart from growing in so deeply.
The water content of human skin is almost seventy percent. The doctor can therefore use laser treatment to remove layers of skin without damaging the underlying tissue.
In children, you should consider another option for wart removal. Children's skin is still very thin and sensitive. In this case, for example, icing is preferable to laser treatment.
Laser treatment is carried out in hospital. It is carried out under general or local anesthesia, as the treatment would be very painful.
The doctor removes the unwanted skin growths layer by layer with the laser. Finally, the wound is suctioned to remove all wound secretions.
In the case of a deeply ingrown plantar wart, the cornea must be deeply removed, sometimes down to the area of the dermis.
During laser treatment, the wart is cut out of the tissue © Evgeniia | AdobeStock
Laser treatment creates an open wound that can bleed and ooze. The wounds can bleed for up to two days, especially in the case of deep warts. Severe to very severe pain can also be expected after the treatment.
To prevent inflammation, it is important to treat the wound appropriately. The wound is treated with a breathable film dressing. This prevents the formation of a crust over the wound. The dressing is transparent and is usually made of polyurethane.
You should change this dressing once or twice a day after the laser treatment until there is no more wound secretion. This can take three to six days.
However, there are also areas of skin where a film plaster cannot be applied. In this case, it is best to use an ointment with the active ingredient dexpanthenol. When applying the ointment, take care not to damage the freshly formed scab. It provides very good protection against infection.
The areas of skin are usually still reddened as a result of the laser treatment. After laser treatment, the lasered area may temporarily show strong or more pronounced pigmentation. However, this usually disappears after four to six months. You can also apply a bleaching cream, but this is not necessary.
The body's own immune system also plays a major role after laser treatment. Support your immune system by
A healthy immune system makes it more difficult for wart pathogens to colonize the body and cause a wart to develop.
Once the healing process is complete, a more or less visible scar will remain.
Elevating the feet supports the healing process. Breathable cotton socks and stockings facilitate the wound healing process after laser treatment. Wear them over the bandage.
You should not expose the wound to UV light (e.g. sun) during the healing process. You should also avoid walking barefoot despite the bandage being firmly in place. This could allow germs and bacteria to enter the wound.
Once the wound has healed, sport is possible as soon as the pain has subsided and you no longer need a bandage. Always wear bathing shoes when walking barefoot, for example in the swimming pool or sauna, to avoid the risk of re-infection.
Pus can also form after laser treatment to remove warts. The edges of the wound may also swell. If you notice such symptoms on the sole of your foot after laser treatment, you should consult a doctor who will take appropriate measures to eliminate the infection.
A whitish coating on the wound after laser treatment, on the other hand, is considered harmless. Treatment is then not necessary.
If you observe all precautionary measures after laser treatment, the wound usually heals well.
To prevent further warts, you should always wear bathing shoes in public areas and support your immune system.
