Laser procedures

Removing skin lesions with a laser is a medical procedure that allows you to get rid of unwanted formations such as birthmarks, papillomas, milias, keratoses, warts, enlarged sebaceous glands, and others. There is a risk that from the constantly injured mole, for example, by friction with clothes or shaving, develops a dangerous tumor melanoma.

Removing skin lesions with a laser is an alternative to surgical removal. The laser beam completely removes the skin growths without leaving a scar in most cases or they are a little noticeable. In rare cases, however, the mark remains noticeable, it can be removed by laser scar removal. Sometimes formations on the skin can start to grow back over time and require repeated procedures.

At the Confido Medical Center, only certified laser treatment doctors remove skin lesions upon referral to the dermatologist after a mandatory dermatologist appointment or a Dermtest birthmark examination. Every removable skin growth must be examined, the decision on the method of removal is made by the dermatologist.

How does the removal of birthmarks and other skin lesions with the laser take place?

The removal of skin lesion is done only with the referral from a dermatologist. Before removal, if necessary, a biopsy will be taken. The laser procedure is painless – an anaesthetic injection is used in the area from which the formation begins to be removed. The laser treatment doctor directs the laser beam to the skin tumor, which vaporizes its surrounding skin without damaging it. Bleeding usually does not occur because the blood vessels are closed with a laser beam during the procedure. It is possible to precisely control the depth of exposure and to remove only the tissue of the skin tumor. After the removal, the skin develops a crust that disappears within about 7-10 days (avoid its removal itself).

The healing after laser removal is usually faster and more convenient compared to surgical removal, and the scars are less noticeable. The laser removal technique has been used in the world for many decades and has proven its safety and efficiency.

Contraindications

• Contraindications for laser removal of skin lesions are determined by the dermatologist during the pre-procedure appointment.
• Tell your doctor if you have problems with blood clotting, epilepsy, cancers, formation of keloid scars, allergies, drugs taken, etc.
• No procedure shall be carried out for persons under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian.
• No procedure is performed during pregnancy and lactation.

What to take into consideration before and after the procedure?

Removal of birthmarks and skin lesions is performed by a referral from the dermatologist.

• 2 weeks before and after the procedure avoid sunbathing (also going to the solarium).
• After the procedure of removing the skin lesions with a laser, a crust is formed on the skin. The crusts will naturally come off over the next 7-10 days, do not remove them yourself. Avoid wetting the treated area for 1 day.
• 2 weeks after the procedure, avoid going to the sauna and spa.

Follow the remedies recommended by the Confido specialist. It should be borne in mind that every recovery is individual. In some cases, a recurring appointment with a dermatologist is necessary after the procedure.

What advantages are there for skin lesions laser removal at the Confido clinic?

We began birthmark laser removal procedures in 2002. We are the official laser medicine expert center in the Baltics. At Confido, laser removal procedures are only done by certified doctors. Thus, we can offer patients the best and safest results with minimal discomfort.

To remove birthmarks or other skin lesions checked by dermatologist, book an appointment by phone 1330, +372 6299 277 or email info@confido.ee.