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what is vascular laser treatment

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What is a vascular (vein) laser treatment? Vascular laser treatment is used to treat vascular lesions, such as port wine stains, spider veins, rosacea, and wrinkles by targeting the vessels in these specific areas. Only the targeted vessels are broken down; surrounding healthy tissue and skin is left unharmed.Jun 7, 2019

What is the recovery time for Vascular Surgery?

Our vascular laser is the state-of-the-art Vbeam laser which treats a wide variety of vascular conditions. This laser is used to treat facial capillaries, rosacea, red scars, spider leg veins, red stretch marks as well as portwine stains, hemangiomas and warts. With over 20+ years of experience performing this laser treatment, our laser nurse will be able to determine if the …

What is the best laser treatment for surgical scars?

Vascular laser treatments can treat many skin conditions or lesions, such as: Facial veins Scars Birthmarks Rosacea Acne scars Red bumps Poikiloderma: most frequently seen on the chest or neck, is characterized by red pigmentation and is associated with sun... Port-wine stains: discoloration of the ...

Does laser light therapy treat all varicose veins?

vascular laser treatment WHAT IS VASCULAR LASER TREATMENT? Vascular Laser are the treatments of choice for eliminating: *Spider Veins * Angioma/Spider, Cherry Angioma *Rosacea *Diffussed Redness/Flushing *Broken Capillaries *Scars: acne scars, Keloid Scars, *Port-Wine Stain(Birthmarks) *Leg Veins

What is the best laser for facial veins?

Vascular lasers can be used on the legs, face or anywhere spider veins occur. This treatment can be used alone or in conjunction with other more invasive procedures. Vascular laser procedures can be used to treat leg veins, spider veins, vascular lesions, port wine stains, telangiectasias and hemangiomas for both medical and aesthetic needs.

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How long does vascular laser take to heal?

You may develop some small scabs or blisters over the 1-2 days following the laser treatment. These will heal completely over 7-10 days on the face. Do not pick at these scabs or apply bandaids to the area. You may wash gently and apply Vaseline frequently during this time.

What is the vascular laser good for?

Vascular lasers treat conditions associated with broken or abnormal blood vessels by targeting haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells. The Excel V emits a unique, high-power laser beam that is absorbed by blood vessels in the treatment area without affecting the surrounding tissues.

Does vascular laser hurt?

Vascular laser treatment is non-invasive and feels like a series of quick stings, similar to a rubber band flicking on the skin. A sensation of heat that may persist for a few minutes after treatment. Treatments take from just a few minutes to 30 minutes or more depending on the size of the area to be treated.

What can I expect after vascular laser treatment?

Side effects with laser treatment are uncommon but may include: Some redness of the treated area – this usually subsides within one hour following non-ablative therapy and within 24 hours after a vascular treatment.

Is vascular laser safe?

Vascular lasers are safe if used by experienced and professionally trained staff. Pulsed dye lasers have been used since the 1980s to treat port wine stain birthmarks in babies and children. They are NOT associated with an increased risk of cancer in the long term.

How long does vascular laser take to work?

Results are visible after approximately 6-8 weeks. Two to three treatments may be required spaced apart by 4-6 weeks. Some conditions require more treatments eg. port wine stains.

What should I do after laser treatment?

Laser treatment aftercareClean the treated area regularly. Be sure to clean your skin two to five times a day after treatment. ... Use the right sunscreen. ... Reduce swelling and redness. ... Moisturize your treated skin. ... Avoid picking the treated area.

How does vascular treatment work?

How does Vascular Lesions treatment work? By exposing a pigmented or vascular lesion to short pulses of visible light, the temperature in the highly concentrated area of haemoglobin can be raised sharply, enough to damage the vessel wall and shatter. The vessels are then absorbed by the body, making them less visible.

Can spider veins get worse after laser treatment?

The veins will look worse before they look better and this will take up to three months after the last treatment. Skin staining and matting are the most common post-treatment side effects. Matting occurs when a new cluster of spider veins appear post treatment.Aug 23, 2017

How long does it take for swelling to go down after laser treatment?

Swelling may last 2 days depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment. The treated area may be extremely warm for 12-24 hours after the treatment. Using cold compresses or ice packs may provide comfort during this time.

How does a vascular laser work?

Vascular lasers use light to target and destroy unwanted capillaries and blood vessels of the skin. The laser wavelength is chosen to selectively target the abnormal blood vessels only, sparing the surrounding normal skin structures.

What does lasering do to your skin?

The laser beam destroys the outer layer of skin (epidermis). At the same time, the laser heats the underlying skin (dermis), which stimulates collagen production over time, resulting in better skin tone and texture.Mar 2, 2022

What Is Vascular Laser Treatment?

  • Vascular laser treatment (or thermocoagulation or photosclerosis) is a fast and effective method for eliminating vascular lesions on any area of the body or face. Vascular lesions include varicose veins, telangiectasias, couperose and rosacea, port wine stains, hemangiomas and angiomas, Poikiloderma of Civatte and cherry angioma. The treatment elim...
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Why Is It Performed?

What Does It involve?

  • Vascular laser treatment consists of applying a laser or pulse of light that penetrates the skin and transforms into heat as it is absorbed by the haemoglobin from the damaged blood vessels. This heat coagulates the vessels and facilitates their elimination. This technique, known as selective photothermolysis, gradually reduces the size of vascular lesions and, consequently, the associat…
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How to Prepare For It

  • No special preparation is necessary for vascular laser treatment, but it is important that the skin is not burned, as the laser used applies heat to the skin.
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Post-Treatment Care

  • The specialist will normally recommend using an anti-inflammatory cream to reduce pain or discomfort after vascular laser treatment. Some people also need to wear compression stockings after treatment on the legs. The most important thing is to avoid sun exposure and very warm places that would increase the body temperature significantly.
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