Laser treatment for wart removal is gaining popularity. It is a low-pain option seeing large success. There are, however, disadvantages to this type of removal treatment. Determining if this is the right option for you is simply a matter of knowledge. Following are some common questions and concerns regarding laser wart removal.
What is involved in the process?
A laser therapy session will usually take between 10 and 30 minutes. After thorough discussion with your doctor and a commitment to the process, the area around your wart will be cleansed. In very rare cases general anesthesia may be administered. This is usually due to a very high number of warts being treated at one time. In most cases a local anesthesia will be applied to the wart and surrounding area. Some patients will not need any pain prevention at all.
When the site is prepared, your doctor will use a laser (most commonly a pulsed dye laser) to direct an intense beam of light into the wart. This energy will bypass the outer layer of skin and concentrate on the blood vessels feeding the wart. When these blood vessels are destroyed your doctor will remove the wart and bandage the area. Instructions for cleaning and care of the wound will be given.
Pain during the procedure has been likened to bacon grease splattering onto your skin. The number of treatments necessary varies according to the size and number of your wart(s).
What are the benefits of laser wart removal?
Laser therapy causes very little scarring. In fact, many doctors boast of a less than 1% scar rate. Minimal pain and low risk of infection are also major advantages.
What are the disadvantages of laser wart removal?
A major disadvantage to laser therapy is its limited capability. The light energy can only travel so deep into the skin making the laser useless on large, deep warts. Cost can also be an issue. While each treatment may not be exorbitantly pricey (often ranging from $50 to $100), multiple sessions may be required.
What are the risks involved?
Laser therapy is extremely safe. Risk factors do rise if anesthesia is involved. Minimize these risks by talking very candidly with your doctor about his experience and your medical history. Be sure the physician and his staff have sufficient experience and that he is aware of any medications you are taking. Also, listen carefully to instructions upon leaving the treatment as to signs of infection. Most doctors will ask you to contact them if you have a fever, bleeding for longer than 7 days or unpleasant smelling or yellowish puss. Some pain during the days following treatment is normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Contact your doctor immediately if it becomes severe.
When should I consider this option?
Most physicians will not recommend laser treatment as a first response to warts. If less invasive, less expensive methods are unsuccessful and your wart is a good candidate for this type of treatment, discuss this option with your doctor.
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