Red Vein Removal
If broken or dilated capillaries (or other various vascular lesions) are a concern, then we have an effective non-surgical solution for you. The treatment is safe, quick and effective.
Vascular lasers selectively target unwanted or abnormal blood vessels in the skin, whilst minimising damage to surrounding normal skin structures.
Vascular lasers can be used to treat the following conditions:
- Port wine stain birthmarks
- Broken capillaries or telangiectases
- Redness of the face and neck
- Rosacea
- Spider naevi
- Cherry angiomas
- Infantile haemangiomas
- Venous lakes
- Some leg veins
- Early scars
- Red stretch marks
- Warts
Modern vascular lasers are very safe and effective when used by professionally trained staff. They are generally more effective on the face than on other areas of the body, and multiple treatments are often required to achieve the best results. Results may vary from person to person.
Light energy is applied to the skin where it is readily absorbed by blood vessels, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following treatment, the vessels quickly clear as they are reabsorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original lesion.
The light applicator is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released. The applicator is moved to the neighbouring area and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. During treatment, protective eyewear will be provided.
Treatment is mildly uncomfortable but there is no need for anaesthesia and the procedure is actually quite quick. Sensations vary but most describe it as a very quick hot pin prick.
Treatments typically take from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the type and size of lesion.
Prior to treatment, a consultation is conducted in which a medical history is taken to confirm suitability for treatment. This is also a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Before treatment commences you must provide written consent and a small test patch will be carried out.
Most red skin lesions, including facial thread veins, rosacea, spider naevi, and port wine stains, can be treated very successfully. Depending on the lesions, leg vessels can also respond well to treatment.
Treatment is suitable for most people. Best results are obtained for those with fair skin, and there is less chance of side effects.
After treatment the area may feel warm for a few hours. Rarely, some delicate skin areas such as the cheeks or décolleté can be red and slightly swollen for up to 48 hours. Though very rare, there is a chance a small blister may form and there could be temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
Typically 3 to 5 treatments are needed for optimum results, though small lesions may clear in just a single session. Repeat treatments are spaced every 4 to 6 weeks.
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