During wart removal by laser therapy, a wart is removed by using laser technology in order to heat and kill the tissue.
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Conditions Treated with Wart Removal by Laser Therapy:
Wart removal by laser therapy is utilized in order to remove warts caused by low risk human papilloma virus.
Non-surgical alternatives to wart removal by laser therapy include liquid nitrogen, cantharidin and wart treatment chemicals, such as salicylic acid. Wart removal by excision and wart removal by anti-viral agents are surgical alternatives.
Anesthesia with Wart Removal by Laser Therapy:
Wart removal by laser therapy is performed with a local anesthetic.
Potential Complications from Wart Removal by Laser Therapy:
Possible risks following wart removal by laser therapy include infection, bleeding, a negative reaction to the anesthesia, and incomplete removal or recurrence of the wart.
Prognosis after Wart Removal by Laser Therapy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following wart removal by laser therapy is good.
Recovery from Wart Removal by Laser Therapy:
The total recovery time after wart removal by laser therapy is one to two weeks.