Pearly Penile Papules Laser Removal
in Delhi ,India
Pearly Penile Papules or PPP are the presence of tiny white elevated dots on the corona of the human penis. They are usually seen in young uncircumcised man and are completely normal. Removal of PPP may be done with help of Laser treatment. Dr Vijayant Govinda Gupta is an Andrologist in New Delhi India who specializes in Pearly Penile Papules Laser Removal in Delhi, India.
Frequently Asked Questions On Pearly Penile Papules (PPL)
Q1. What Are Pearly Penile Papules Of The Penis?
Pearly Penile Papules are small benign non cancerous nodules on the penis corona. Pearly penile papules are usually white growth that develop around the head of the penis.
The scientific term for Pearly Penile Paules is “Hirsutoid Papillomas”. They occur on the glans of the penis. The color and size varies across individuals.
PPP often form rings or rows, commonly around the circumference of the corona of glans of the penis.
Q2. Are PPP Dangerous?
No, PPP is not dangerous. It is often confused with herpes or Sexual Disease. But they are completely non harmful.
Q3. Do PPP Require Treatment?
Pearly Penile Papules are not harmful or contagious and are not a cause of concern. PPP cannot be prevented as well. Once it occurs it usually stays for a lifetime.
They do not require treatment.
Only for hygiene purpose or for cosmetic reason some men may want laser removal of PPP.
Q4. What Is Laser Removal Of PPP (Pearly Penile Papules)?
Treatment of PPP is best done by surgical removal of each papule by CO2 Laser surgery.
Ablative Co2 Laser For PPP Removal
The Co2 Laser has the unique ability to hit specific areas without causing damage to the surrounding tissues. Before the treatment a numbing cream is applied to the affected area. It’s an ablative laser which works by converting light energy into heat energy thereby damaging the underlying tissue. It is very precise and targets the specific area.
Treatment require 30-45 minutes. Most patients do not require any kind of anesthesia after the papules removal. Complete recovery time is usually 8-15 days. Many patients worry about the level of pain and discomfort which is absolutely minimal. The surgical intervention takes place under local anesthesia and you will be able to resume your daily activies immediately after the procedure except refraining from sex for 7-10 days.
Q5. Can PPP Recur After Treatment ?
Not necessarily. Most of the time it does not but it can. Usually if combined with ZSR Circumcision then recurrence is zero.
Q6. PPP Laser Removal Cost In New Delhi India.
At Govinda Medicentre we give the best affordable rates for the treatment.
Co2 Laser PPP removal cost is Rs 20000 to 25000 INR .
This includes complete removal of all PPP and 1 follow up session if recurrence occures.
Q7. Phimosis And PPP
Phimosis increases chances of PPP and also failure of PPP laser removal. If phimosis is present best is to do combined laser PPP removal and ZSR Circumcision in 1 sitting.
