Laser Therapy -Viral Warts

Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, and well over 95% of us will be troubled with warts sometime in our lives. Treatments have included liquid acid, liquid nitrogen and electrosurgery. These treatments tend to be very painful, they may cause blood blisters and permanent scarring. We have found that our VersaPulse C laser can almost painlessly vaporize the many blood vessels that form beneath a wart. Since the blood vessels are gently destroyed, the wart cannot live and it falls off and dies. Although one session may cure your warts, we will see you monthly until all the viral growths are completely gone. Although nothing works 100% against warts, we are excited at this relatively painless and non-scarring technique that is available through modern laser surgery. 

Case Study #1

Tyler was troubled with many noticeable verrucas (warts) of the hands and fingers. Therapy with liquid acid was of no help, and liquid nitrogen caused painful blood blisters. The child could not even tolerate having them all frozen in one session. These warts were unsightly, painful, and also they were contagious to kids at school, and family at home. 

Before & After

The doctors and staff used the vascular laser to vaporize the abundant blood vessels beneath the warts. A total of 2 sessions were required. The intensity (discomfort) was only ¼ that of liquid nitrogen, and no blood blisters or scarring developed. 

Case Study #2:  Plantar Warts on the Sole of the Foot

Ron is a high school basketball player. His plantar warts had not responded to liquid acid, and acid plasters and liquid nitrogen caused painful blood blisters making walking difficult. Ron was stuck between doing nothing - the warts were painful when walking and running - and treating them - which hurt more.

Before & After

The doctors and staff at DLAM chose to gently trim these down with a #15 scalpel blade. The Vbeam Perfecta laser vaporized the abundant blood vessels beneath the verrucas.

Ron scored 20 points the next night in his basketball game since there was no blistering and little pain! The warts resolved after 3 sessions without any scars.