Laser Veins Treatment
Spider veins, broken capillaries, telangiectasia, whether is on the face or legs, don’t cause serious health concerns. However they can be unsightly and laser vein reduction can effectively improve the appearance.
Vascular laser system is the most common and effective method to reduce these unwanted vessels, whether is for medical or aesthetic reasons. EXCEL V+, developed by CUTERA, stands as the latest advancement in vascular laser system. This high powered green laser is equipped with two ultra-precise wavelengths or 532mm and 1064mm , making it the most advanced and versatile heat based laser system designed to target abnormal blood vessels in the skin without causing harm to surrounding tissues.
The Benifits of using Excel V+ vascular laser
- It can target tiny blood vessels which are difficult or impossible to target with non-laser options
- Sensitive areas such as the nose and cheeks can be treated easily with precision and minimal discomfort
- It is non-invasive, hence not requiring injections or cuts, and less likelihood of bruising.
- It is non-ablative, hence the skin is not broken and there is no risk of scarring.
- There is no pain and most patient feels minor discomfort only
- The procedure is quick, usually takes about half an hour, depending of areas of treatment
- There is no downtime and most patients can return to normal activities
At Skin & Medical Northbridge, our doctors can provide expertise in advising and managing unwanted blood vessels using vascular laser treatment. This results in a noticeable reduction in visible vessels and redness. The treatments are minimally invasive with no downtime.
Laser Treatment for Vessel Removal
Our clinic specialises in laser treatment for vessel removal, utilising advanced technology to precisely target and eliminate unwanted vessels. The laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in the blood vessels, causing them to coagulate and eventually be reabsorbed by the body. Our experienced team employs state-of-the-art laser devices to ensure accurate and effective vessel removal. This results in a noticeable reduction in visible vessels and redness. The treatments are minimally invasive, offering minimal discomfort and downtime, making it a convenient option for busy individuals seeking to improve their skin’s appearance.
Generally speaking, laser vein therapy is only suitable to treat or remove small and superficial vessels, usually on face and legs. The most commonly treated vessels are:
- Red Spider Veins
- Purple Spider Veins
- Telangiectasia
- Reticular leg veins
- Venous lakes on lips
Larger leg veins or varicose veins cannot be treated using the vascular laser systems. It is also crucial for the doctors at Skin & Medical Northbridge to evaluate and determine suitable treatment plan based on the nature, extend of the unwanted blood vessels, your skin type and also the location on the body.
The green laser heat energy is adept at targeting abnormal blood vessels in the skin, causing selective absorption and damage to the lining of targeted blood vessels. This eventually destroys the vessels they are reabsorbed by the body.re.
The number of sessions depend on the size, colours, location and number of veins being treated.
Most patients, especially with subsequent laser treatment, just feels a warm and spongy feeling on the face. With initial treatment and with some patients during subsequent treatment, it is common to have some area of redness and swelling following the treatment, Most will last for 1 to 2 hours and is self limiting.
Occasionally there can be bruising appearance or darkening of pigmented area on the skin. This is sometimes considered as a desired effect and can occur within hours to 2 days after the treatment. These effect are also self limiting.
Vascular skin conditions
Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are tiny broken or dilated blood vessels, usually appearing as thin lines, webs, or branches snaking close to the surface of the skin found on face or along your legs. These lesions can be blue, purple, or red in colour. Spider veins are usually benign but can be aesthetically unsightly for some.
Spider veins tend to develop when the skin and blood vessels become less elastic as we aged. They can also be associated with medical conditions such as rosacea, acne and melasma, excessive alcohol consumption, pregnancy, sun damage or skin damage and also genetic reasons.
Venous lakes, also known as phlebectasis, are small vascular dilatation lesion usually on the lower lip area. They area usually present as single soft compressible bluish lesion. These lesions are benign and the causes is unknown, probably related to prolonged sun damage, repetitive trauma and smoking.
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