TFAAC now offers the latest laser technology
The Foot and Ankle Clinic (TFAAC) is proud to add a new and exciting treatment to their list of services. They are now offering the latest Laser Technology to effectively treat stubborn warts.
TFAAC’s Managing Director, Dr Aaron Bryce, is excited to launch the new technology which will make treating the most stubborn warts easier.
Dr Bryce highlighted that “warts are lumpy growths in the skin caused by infection from the human papilloma virus, of which there are now more than 100 types that are responsible for the many different types of warts.”
Common warts seen on the feet are mosaic and plantar warts which are often deeper and resistant to pharmacy preparations. Warts are common, particularly in childhood. Some estimates suggest that up to one in five children have warts, with children aged 12 to 16 years most commonly affected.
“TFAAC have been treating warts for over 20 years and we have developed an extensive range of treatments designed to treat the most stubborn warts. Ranging from conservative treatments through to more invasive treatments such as surgery, we have a treatment solution for most warts including the latest in Laser Wart Treatment,” said Dr Bryce.
Podiatrist, Dr. Thomas Lambert of the TFAAC Warragul and Moe clinics emphasised “there are a range of risk factors for developing warts and anyone can develop them, however some factors increase the risk.
These include immune deficiency, injuries to the skin, skin infections that break the skin surface, frequently getting the feet wet plus a range of other factors including direct contact with other people’s warts.
“At TFAAC we are proud to offer a range of solutions for treating warts including Cantharone and Occlusive Acid Treatments, Cryotherapy, Low-level Laser, Laser Vaporisation, Laser Surgical Excision and Curettage Surgery,” highlighted Dr. Lambert.
The mild Low-level Laser treatment is pulsed laser radiation that targets the small blood vessels sustaining the wart. Upon intense laser irradiation, a wart should dry out as its entire capillary chain full coagulates.
Dr. Bryce conveys “this is a powerful treatment for larger warts that doesn’t typically require any anaesthetic.”
The more invasive Laser Vaporisation is a treatment whereby laser radiation is applied resulting in burnt tissue. The burned tissue will then separate from the healthy tissue underneath and fall off during the following days.
“This treatment is best for smaller persistent warts and is performed under local anaesthetic,” said Dr. Bryce.
Finally, the deeper penetrating Laser Surgical Excision is often reserved for deeper resistant plantar warts, this surgical procedure is performed under local anaesthetic. The wart is excised surgically ensuring not to penetrate the deep layer of skin. Then continuous laser radiation is used to vaporise any remaining viral wart tissue to ensure its roots and blood supply are completely eradicated.
Put your feet in the hands of TFAAC for the latest in wart treatment. Contact TFAAC’s Warragul Clinic today on 5611 9585, 170 Normanby Street, Warragul.