VASCULAR LASER

How it Works:

- Vascular lasers use specific wavelengths of light to target and destroy unwanted capillaries and blood vessels in the skin.

- Skin structures, such as capillaries and pigment spots, absorb light energy at a specific frequency or wavelength.

- The laser's light energy is converted to heat, which destroys the targeted blood vessels.

- The laser is designed to selectively target abnormal blood vessels, sparing the surrounding normal skin structures.

- Vascular lasers are scientifically and clinically proven methods of delivering light energy to these unwanted targets.

Features:

- Lasers utilize a single wavelength to deliver energy to skin targets.

- The vascular laser is often combined with IPL for optimum results.

The vascular laser targets the larger broken capillaries while the IPL is more effective for the finer vessels.

- The device uses a cooling plate or air to keep the skin cool during treatment.

This prevents heat from transferring to other areas of the skin, avoiding burns.

- A cool gel may be used to facilitate skin contact of the handpiece.

Benefits:

- Reduces and eliminates broken capillaries.

- Reduces facial redness caused by fine broken capillaries.

- Reduces facial flushing and burning.

- Can treat other vascular lesions such as spider angioma, venous lake, hemangioma, and capillary malformations.

- Improves active acne.

- Improves collagen remodeling after acne scar repair.

- Improves scar remodeling.

- Can be used as adjuvant (booster) lasers after laser resurfacing to help boost collagen remodeling.

The Process (Steps):

1. A cool gel may be used on the skin to facilitate skin contact of the handpiece.

2. Protective eyewear is required and provided during the procedure.

3. The laser device is applied to the treatment area.

4. The device emits a bright flash, followed by a brief stinging pain, similar to a rubber band flick.

5. This is followed by a mild burning sensation that lasts for a few hours.

6. The skin is cooled with a chilled plate or air during the procedure.

7. Cream anaesthetic may be applied 30 min before the procedure, if needed.

8. The treated area will be red and slightly sensitive for a few hours after treatment.

9. Make-up may be applied if desired.

Session Duration:

- In most cases, one treatment is sufficient.

- Some individuals may need two treatments for best results, usually spaced a month apart.

- Certain vascular birthmarks may require multiple (5 to 6) treatments for significant fading.

- Adjuvant laser sessions are typically done at 3-week intervals and patients may benefit from 3 or more sessions.

- Adjuvant laser treatments are typically started 2-3 weeks after a resurfacing procedure once the skin has healed.