How is Thermocoagulation done?
HOW DOES THERMO COAGULATION WORK? Unlike cryotherapy, which uses cold temperatures to ablate tissue, thermo coagulation uses heat to destroy tissue. The superficial epithelium blisters off after treatment, and the underlying stroma and glandular crypts are destroyed by desiccation.
What is thermo coagulation?
Thermocoagulation is a treatment that uses high-frequency current. It's effects is based on heat. Heat is used to coagulate blood capillaries or skin anomalies. The current is restricted to the target area. Thus making sure that the tissue damage caused by the thermocoagulation is limited.
How long does Thermocoagulation take to heal?
How long is the recovery period? We appreciate that other treatments require up to 8 weeks recovery, during which time your actions can be severely restricted. As Thermocoagulation uses a very different technique there is no downtime at all, patients walk out of the treatment and back into their lives unaffected.
Is thermal coagulation painful?
It is proven to be pain free. And because no gas is used, it is smokeless and odorless.
What Is Thermocoagulation?
Thermocoagulation is a safe non-invasive process that will improve your skins appearance by reducing or eliminating unwanted skin blemishes or anomalies.
What Kind Of Skin Anomalies Can You Treat?
I can safely treat skin lesions like Senile Keratoses (liver spots), Pigmented Spots (sun or age spots), Milia, Moluscum Pendulum and Skin tags. I can also treat Blood anomalies like Cherry Angiomas, Campbell Spots, Spider Veins and Telangiectasia.
How Does Thermocogulation Work?
Thermocoagulation is a treatment that uses high-frequency current. It’s effects is based on heat. Heat is used to coagulate blood capillaries or skin anomalies. The current is restricted to the target area. Thus making sure that the tissue damage caused by the thermocoagulation is limited.
What Is A Senile Keratosis?
It’s the most common noncancerous lesion. It is usually found on older adults. It looks like a waxy dry wart either brownish or blackish color. Senile Keratosis can be found on the face, chest, shoulders or back. It can have a slightly elevated appearance. Senile Keratosis are normally painless and are harmless.
What Is Hilia Or Milk Spot?
Is a tiny raised white bump usually found around the eyes or nose. Milia is caused by a clogged sweat gland and is about the size of a pin head. They are keratin filled which feels like a small grain under your skin. They are easily removed using thermocoagulation. It is important to not mistaken milia spots for Xanthelasma.
What Is Moluscum Pendulum Or Skin Tags?
Skin tag is a small benign soft growth that protrudes from the surrounding skin. Skin tags can vary in appearance. They can be raised or somewhat flat and they are usually flesh color. You usually find skin tags or moluscum pendulum in friction area like the armpits, chest, and groin area. Skin tags are also found on eyelids.
What Are Spider Veins?
Are visible dilated capillaries that have a spider like appearance. They have a red center and little tentacles emerging from the middle. Early treatment yields better results.