Radio wave removal of papillomas and moles with Surgitron

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Kuznetsova Ekaterina Olegovna

Nutritionist, gastroenterologist, cosmetologist

Publication date: March 11, 2022

Review date: November 09, 2022

Radio wave removal of moles, warts and papillomas using the Surgitron device Surgitron or radioknife is a radio wave surgery device manufactured in America.

Surgitron or radio knife is used in dermatology, cosmetology, gynecology and urology. More often, the technique is used to remove warts, moles and papillomas. The device is also used for cervical erosions and for bloodless biopsy. Radioknife helps get rid of scarring after abortion and childbirth. After its use there is no pain, swelling, or infection.

The Surgitron treatment method is called radio wave surgery, radio wave coagulation or radio wave excision.

Advantages of Surgitron

Surgitron is a high-frequency device. The main advantage of such devices is the minimal traumatic effect on tissue.

The radio wave incision is performed without the physical manual pressure or crushing of tissue cells inherent in electrosurgical, pulsed, medium- and low-frequency devices, instruments made of the finest wire (a special tungsten alloy that does not heat up under the influence of radio waves), called surgical electrodes that emit high-frequency radio waves.

The specific interaction of radio waves with cells allows for careful dissection while preserving the underlying tissue. Radio waves, absorbed by intracellular fluid, affect only the superficial layers of tissue - there is no risk of damage to laterally and deeper located organs and tissues.

This is why radio wave treatment is often used on the face, cervix and genitals, especially in nulliparous women. That is, where the skin or mucous membrane is very delicate and thin, and where scar formation is undesirable.

Cost of tumor removal

The price of radio wave surgery depends on the type of anesthesia, volume and type of tissue removed. The final cost of the procedure also includes a consultation with a doctor and a histological examination of the removed tissue (if there are indications for this). You can view the current price of this procedure on the price list page.

The Surgitron radioknife is an effective modern surgical instrument in the hands of a qualified doctor. With its help, you can not only rid the patient of skin lesions, but also avoid the formation of rough, visible postoperative scars. The photo gallery of our Podology Clinic clearly proves this.

The use of modern radiosurgical techniques gives a high cosmetic result, allowing the patient to quickly and painlessly relieve the majority of unattractive and uncomfortable skin tumors.

The specialists of the Podology Clinic are highly qualified and have extensive clinical experience in the successful use of Surgitron. A competent and gentle approach, the use of effective modern painkillers, careful adherence to aseptic rules - all this ensures a highly aesthetic result.

You can clarify your questions and make an appointment with a dermatologist by calling the phone number listed on the website in the “contacts” section.

How to remove moles, nevi, papillomas and other skin formations

First, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. Then local anesthesia is performed with an anesthetic (lidocaine, novocaine). The anesthetic is injected into the skin with a syringe or by applying a special anesthetic cream.

When the anesthetic has begun to take effect, the doctor takes the loop waveguide, turns on the Surgitron device and removes the formation using a radio wave.

Everything happens very quickly and painlessly. Moreover, if the neoplasm then needs to be sent for histological examination, then the mole or papilloma is removed at the root.

Kuznetsova Ekaterina Olegovna

Nutritionist, gastroenterologist, cosmetologist

You can also remove a mole or papilloma using Surgitron using smooth fractional movements, removing the formation tissue layer by layer. After such removal, virtually no traces will remain on the skin.

After removal, the wound is smoothed with a ball waveguide. In addition, tissues are coagulated to stop bleeding.

The final stage is treating the tumor removal site with an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine or fucorcin (or another antiseptic).

What can be removed by radiosurgery?

• Moles (nevi).
• Neoplasms resulting from human papillomavirus infection. These include: warts (common, plantar), condylomas, papillomas.
• Unaesthetic keloid and hypertrophic scars.
• Hemangiomas (point or star-shaped superficial vascular formations formed by intradermal small veins).
• Tumors and hyperplasia of skin appendages: sebaceous and sweat glands, hair follicles.
• Dermatofibromas are benign skin tumors formed by connective tissue.
• Granulomas are the name given to intradermal nodules that are inflammatory in nature and formed by overgrown connective tissue and an accumulation of immune cells capable of phagocytosis.
• A cutaneous horn is a cone-shaped, horny projection of skin formed by an excessive accumulation of keratinized cells and scales.
• Seborrheic or senile keratosis. This is a local accumulation of epidermal keratinizing cells, with the formation of pigmented protruding plaques-keratomas on the skin.

How is radio wave exposure performed with Surgitron in gynecology?

As with dermatological treatments, anesthesia is first performed. The doctor then removes the mass on the cervix with a loop electrode, either in one pass or, more often, in several passes.

After this, the wound is treated with a ball electrode, radio wave coagulation of the bleeding vessels is carried out and the wound on the cervix is ​​smoothed.

At the end of the operation, the doctor treats the wound with an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine or another aqueous antiseptic.

The entire operation takes only 7-10 minutes.

Advantages and disadvantages of radiosurgery

Radiosurgical removal of papillomas and warts on the face and body has a wide range of advantages:

• No pain during the operation.
• There is no risk of subsequent inflammation and complications.
• Minimal recovery time, almost complete absence of restrictions.
• Tumors are removed in any place, even hard to reach.
• Performing the procedure on an outpatient basis
• It is possible to conduct histological analysis.
• The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis; there is no need to go to the hospital.

Medical clinics in Moscow offer affordable prices for the removal of papillomas and other formations using the radio wave method, which is also a significant advantage.

Disadvantages of treatment with the Fotek device:

• There is a small chance of relapse, that is, the reappearance of the formation.
• Not performed for large tumors.

Rehabilitation after radio wave exposure in gynecology

In the first day after exposure, there may be a slight nagging pain in the lower abdomen. You can take a Nurofen tablet to relieve pain.

Wound healing occurs under the fibrin film within 7-10 days. From 4-5 days, partial rejection of the fibrin film begins. From this time on, the woman may have slight bleeding from the vagina. They should not be abundant and should not have an unpleasant odor. The discharge can last up to 14-20 days, gradually decreasing.

After surgery, it is recommended to insert suppositories with antiseptics into the vagina (for example, Depantol).

After the operation, you cannot have sex, take a hot bath or go to the sauna, play sports, or do heavy physical work for a month.

Indications and contraindications

Using radio waves, it is possible to remove the following tumors:

• granulomas;
• papillomas;
• warts;
• condylomas;
• telangiectasia;
• fatty hyperplasia;
• genital warts;
• molluscum contagiosum;
• keratoses - senile and seborrheic.

Contraindications:

• presence of a pacemaker;
• fever;
• herpes;
• acute infections in the body;
• cardiopulmonary failure;
• diabetes.

What do papillomas really look like?

Very often, people who come to see me to remove papillomas call them other skin tumors. Fibropapillomas, keratopapillomas, pigmented nevi. That is why, before removal, you should definitely determine whether you really have papillomas.

Most often, this is a small, 1-3 mm skin formation on a thin stalk. There are three main differences between papilloma and other skin formations. First

- the leg is always thinner than the upper part.
Secondly
, the consistency of papilloma is always softer than the surrounding skin.
Third
, the size of the papilloma is usually small - no more than 5 mm. The photo below shows typical papillomas.

Concept of radio wave surgery

Radio wave surgery became widespread at the end of the last century. The method was patented by an American, Dr. Irving Ellman. It was found that tissue damage is minimal when exposed to a frequency of 3.8 - 4.0 MHz. Based on this technology, the Surgitron radio wave surgical generator, which is currently being produced, was developed. Later other devices appeared (Fotek).

Rehabilitation period

Since the electrode does not touch the skin, the likelihood of complications is reduced to almost zero. Rehabilitation is easy and fast. Key recommendations for this period:

• Do not wet the area where for 2 days .
• Do not go out into the sun for several weeks without applying protective cream.
• baths and saunas for several days
• For several days, treat the wound with an antiseptic .

The crust that forms at the site of the surgical wound disappears after 7-10 days. You cannot remove it yourself; this will worsen the cosmetic effect and can lead to infection.

Complications and risk of relapse

If all instructions and recommendations of doctors are strictly followed, radio wave therapy will not cause any complications. After the procedure, there are no burns or other signs of interaction with radio waves on the affected area of ​​tissue.

Many patients are concerned about the possibility of scar stenosis or that this method may cause deformity. In fact, with radio wave therapy, a scar does not form, since tissue damage is minimized. The risk of necrosis and scab is completely absent. This is what allows this method to be used safely even by women planning to become pregnant in the future.

As a rule, the disease does not return after this procedure. The patient should undergo a preventive examination by a specialist after six months or a maximum of a year to confirm the absence of relapse.

Radio waves act quickly and painlessly, do not leave scars

This is the second most popular method of combating pathological formations. The idea is to apply high-frequency current to the affected area. After treatment, new epithelium appears in this area. Radio wave technology is perfect for patients planning to give birth.

Benefits of radio wave cauterization

• no bleeding or scars;
• no pain or particular discomfort;
• healthy tissues are not affected or injured;
• no adverse reactions, excellent antimicrobial effect;
• delicate treatment that does not require anesthesia or anesthesia.

The price of radio wave exposure is 10,000 rubles. More detailed information about this type of moxibustion can be obtained during a face-to-face consultation with a gynecologist. Let us add that radio waves are a gentle option that completely preserves the structure of the muscles of the genital organs. Medicine has long and very successfully used high-frequency current in the fight against various diseases, during which time it has proven its safety.

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Radio wave removal is a gentle surgical method for the treatment of papillomas, warts, moles, condylomas and other benign neoplasms. Modern devices make it possible to perform operations on the skin and mucous membranes without the formation of scars. Radio wave treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis by a dermatologist.

At the Kutuzovsky Children's Center you can get rid of skin tumors quickly, painlessly and at a reasonable price. Call us to make an appointment for the procedure. In our clinic in Moscow, you will receive the help of experienced specialists and treatment using the latest radiosurgery equipment.

Indications for removal

Many people prefer to remove a wart for aesthetic reasons. But there are other reasons for the procedure. For example, removal is carried out in cases where the formation is constantly injured by a razor, elastic bands of underwear or other items of clothing. Warts on the head can cause a lot of inconvenience during a haircut.

The radio wave method is also suitable for removing flat and plantar warts, genital warts, protruding and hanging skin growths.

How does the procedure work?

Radio wave surgery for moles and other growths is a method of removing them using radio waves. This method is used along with laser and is considered safe and effective. A gentle incision is made on the skin that does not require suturing.

The procedure lasts several minutes. It all depends on the complexity and type of tumor. For example, radio wave removal of moles takes 10-15 minutes. Radio wave removal of papillomas with multiple rashes requires more time. For maximum patient comfort, local anesthesia is used, which is included in the cost of the service.

What you need to know about papilloma?

Papilloma is the collective name for benign tumor-like formations on the skin. The disease is viral in nature and develops under the influence of human papillomavirus. The pathology is both congenital and acquired. The virus can enter the body with weakened immunity or against the background of chronic inflammatory processes.

Content:

• What you need to know about papilloma?
• General characteristics of radio wave surgery
• How exactly is papilloma removed?
• Rules for skin care after intervention

It is impossible to neutralize papilloma with medication. It must be removed surgically, cryosurgically or using radio waves.

What does education look like? Papilloma is a small bulge above the surface of the skin. Most often it is attached to the epithelium by a thin stalk, less often by a wide base. The formation is based on flat or transitional epithelium. It provides a dense, pliable structure and an uneven outer surface.

The shade of the formations varies from white to rich brown. Most papillomas are miniature, and their size does not exceed 1-2 centimeters. At times, the formation grows, resembling the structure of a rooster's comb or cauliflower.

How is a papilloma different from a wart? These are benign formations caused by papillomavirus. Papilloma involves many skin growths of infectious etiology.

A wart is a narrower concept, indicating specific formations caused by a specific type of virus. It is important to consider that the papillomavirus family includes 25 species, 5 genera and more than 170 strains.

The virus can affect any part of the body - eyelids, feet, mammary glands in women, neck. Papillomas in these areas are especially noticeable and can seriously affect a person’s aesthetic perception.

The mucous membranes (nose, mouth, bladder, paranasal sinuses, vocal cords, etc.) are also at risk. Formations on visible parts of the body do not affect the overall health.

They can provoke itching, discomfort or concerns about appearance. All these symptoms can be easily eliminated with surgery. The situation with tumors on the mucous membranes is different.

Laryngeal masses can cause problems with the voice or respiratory system, and bladder papillomas lead to hematuria.

If you notice a papilloma on your body or feel discomfort on the mucous membranes, consult a dermatologist. The doctor will conduct an external examination, determine the type of formation and select the optimal method of therapy. The main thing is not to self-medicate, so as not to aggravate the situation.

The principle of radio wave treatment of cervical erosion

The technology is based on the ability of cells to absorb energy from radio waves of a certain frequency. As a result, the natural vibrations of water molecules are excited (and cells consist of 80-90% of it), intracellular pressure increases, the cell ruptures, turning into a vapor state. The resulting steam promotes coagulation (“sealing”) of tissues.

For radio wave treatment, radio wave surgery devices are used (they are also called radio wave scalpels). The most famous device is “Surgitron”, developed by the American company ELLMAN International. It was with the invention of “Surgitron” that the term “radio wave surgery” was introduced.

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Preparation for radio wave destruction of condylomas

Before removing condylomas, the doctor examines the patient and sends him for tests.

The standard set of laboratory tests that are carried out before any operation includes a blood test for HIV, hepatitis B, C, and syphilis.

Before removal, it is necessary to be tested for the human papillomavirus and its type.

This is done in order to avoid relapse.

When determining the strain of the virus, it becomes possible to select competent antiviral therapy.

A person will be able to live disease-free for many years.

Radio wave removal of tumors can be performed at any age.

Radio wave removal of condylomas as one of the components of complex treatment

With radio wave destruction, a skin formation caused by a viral infection is removed.

With physical impact on condylomas, they can form again in the same place.

The virus is not completely eliminated.

To prevent relapse, comprehensive treatment of the infection is required.

All procedures and medications must be prescribed by a dermatologist, venereologist or gynecologist.

Antiviral agents and immunomodulators are used as part of complex treatment.

Often the appearance of condylomas is associated with dysfunction of the immune system.

Therefore, appropriate medications are needed.