Laser removal of molluscum contagiosum. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that manifests itself in the form of a specific rash. Specific benign neoplasms appear on the surface of the skin of a sick person. They are dense, have the appearance of nodules, and do not cause any pain or particular discomfort. They can become inflamed, especially with secondary infection with other infections. Papules also spoil a person's appearance, especially if they appear on the face. The peculiarity of any viral infection is that the virus is dormant for the first time after entering the host's body. Accordingly, for the first period of time, no symptoms of the disease occur. The virus is activated and begins to multiply due to a decrease in human immunity or as a result of stress. Since the cells of these microorganisms do not have a nucleus, they capture healthy host cells to produce their own kind. The degenerated cells act as an incubator.
It is extremely difficult to completely destroy the virus. It is only possible to put it back into a state of hibernation, in which it, in fact, does not affect the condition of the owner in any way.
Procedure
Preparation
Before undergoing the procedure, the patient must go to a dermatologist to clarify the diagnosis. It is also necessary to take a blood test, as well as check the state of health in general to exclude possible contraindications.
Laser removal procedure for molluscum contagiosum
The procedure is virtually painless, it can be performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon uses a focused laser beam on the papules, destroying them. The advantages of this method are as follows:
- the operation and the rehabilitation period take very little time;
- the procedure is minimally invasive;
- there are no scars after removal;
- the laser has an antiseptic effect, which eliminates the likelihood of infection;
- relapses are excluded at the site of the operation.
Rehabilitation period
The rehabilitation period does not take much time, the operation is performed on an outpatient basis. However, laser removal of molluscum contagiosum does not remove the virus itself from the body, so this part of the treatment is only symptomatic. The therapy should be supplemented with both immunostimulants and special antiviral therapy.
Indications and contraindications
This procedure is indicated for the removal of skin lesions in molluscum contagiosum. Laser removal is effective only for small lesions.
Contraindications
This procedure is contraindicated in the following health problems:
- oncology;
- problems with blood clotting;
- inflammatory processes on the skin in the area of the operation.
Also, this technique is not used in case of hypersensitivity to the laser.
Complications
In most cases, complications after this procedure do not occur due to the antiseptic and coagulating properties of the laser.
Prices and clinics
Only a well-equipped medical center can guarantee good quality of this procedure. The price for laser removal of molluscum contagiosum depends on the location of the procedure and the scale of the impact. The procedure is performed by a cosmetologist or dermatologist in a multidisciplinary or specialized clinic. You can read reviews and find a suitable doctor on the medical portal .
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