Laser removal of skin formations

Every person has formations that occurred in a different time of his life – from childhood to adult age and often considers them as inseparable part of his body that gives him individuality and sometimes even charm . In most cases they are not being paid attention to, and when subjected the response is usually “I was told not to touch them”.

Most commonly the lack of or the incorrect information is the reason non competent help to be inquired. Only when the formation in question expands, spreads or ulcerates we seek a doctor for advice. Then it is extremely important to find an experienced dermatologist who could define what the formation is and to direct us to a suitable method for its removal.

What types of formations exist?

• Melanocytic nevus ( also known as moles)are flat and raise abve the skin semi-spheric formations which could be found in all parts of the body. Most of the moles are brownish but they could be skin coloured, black or blue.
• Papillomas (soft fibromas) are most frequently single or multiple, small or big, with a soft consistency excrescences of the skin with a thin and sometimes thick leg. Most  frequently they are skin coloured/ Usually such formations are locallised in the neck area, the armpits, below the brests or in the groin area.

Each one of us asks himself questions whether these type of formations are dangerous and whether they could be removed.Luckily, most of them are benign and don’t usually require treatment. Nevertheless, their removal is necessary for esthetic reasons or at places where there is a mechanic irritation – hands, feet, low-neck etc.

• Warts are another type of formations causing discomfort. Unlike the nevus and fibromas they are contagious as they are caused by the so called papilloma viruses. Dependin on their localization they are divided into:
  • Regular warts, most commonly located on the palms and the fingers;
  • Plantar warts (chicken’swart)– on the feet. Usually they are painful and cause serious problems while walking, which quickly makes us seek medical help;
  • Flat warts – on the face and the neck, mainly among children and youths, which are quickly spread.  
  • Sharp-peaked condylomas are a peculiar form of the virus warts. The infection is most commonly spread sexually. Therefore, typical places of thir appearance are the genitals, and the anal area along with the mouth. they show up as little whitish ot redish knots which fast increase in number and width and form alterations with rough and small-grained surface. Usaully they are not painful.

The warts are not transmiteted by a human-human contact. The demaged skin is a precondition for easier infection with the virus. The weakened local imunity assists their appearance. However, due to this virus character of the warts it is recommended their quick removal as thete is a risk of diffusion.

What are the existing methods for formation removal?

Nowadays there are plenty of removal methods which vary from removal with liquid nitrogen and electrokoagulation to surgical removal. These methods have a number of imperfections regarding pain, multiple treatment, discomfort, damaging the integrity of the surrounding skin and leaving scars when to every one of us is extremely important to spare our skin as long as we are able to and in the same time to effectively get rid of the tedious formations. With the new technology advancing, the most contemporary method that could help us is the laser removal of dermal formations with CO₂ laser.

Which are the basic advantages of the CO₂laser removal of formations?

• The procedure is performed after local anesthesia which makes it absolutely painless;
• The recovery period of the skin after laser removal of skin formations is short and comfort to the highest degree;
• Aftertheprocedure no bandages are necessary;
• You may continue using cosmetic means;
• The treated area heals with no scars;
• There is no damage of your skin pigmentation;
• Komfort and painless removal;

What type of formations could be removed by the CO₂laser?

Laser removal of dermal formations so far is the best alternative for papillomas removal, warts, condylomas, keratomas, ksantelasmas and other nevuses. So far, there is no other instrument to provide more careful attitude to your skin.  

When is the most appropriate time for such interventions?

The most appropriate time for these procedures is the autumn-spring season, especially regarding formations of the disposed parts of the body. The virus formations are an exception as they should be removed duly.

Who is to decide which dermal formations could be subjected to removal?

After an examination and consultation with the Picasso dermatologists it is estimated which formation types could be removed. On doctors assessment a material for histologic analysis could be sent.

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