While treatments can help remove the signs of aging and sun damage, they do not stop the process.* Ongoing skin care and repeat treatments when needed can give you exceptional results.* Ask about other treatments and products that we offer that may further improve the appearance of your skin. Rarely, some of the more difficult vessels may get a slight superficial burn that can be treated with Vaseline for a few days. The nurse may also apply a soothing cream just after the treatment. Cool compresses, sunscreen, or make-up may be applied. Care should be taken to limit sun exposure for at least one week. These effects usually subside over the following few hours or days depending upon the intensity of treatment and an individual’s skin sensitivity.* In most cases, the treatment will cause sun or age spots to darken and they will flake off in about a week.* The individual veins will no longer be visible, but as stated before, some may return. Soon after treatment, your skin may appear slightly flushed and swollen. We do not obligate patients to a certain number of treatments as some patients are happy with as few as one treatment. This depends upon the severity of the condition being treated as well as an individual’s response to treatment. Treatments may take between 15 and 45 minutes depending upon the areas treated. Stage 3: The laser is changed from a small precision spot to a larger spot to general background sun damage and collagen stimulation. Stage 2: The same high-precision beam is adjusted to match distinct vessels and trace them individually. Stage 1: Using a high-precision beam, the laser energy is applied to distinct sun and age spots.

The laser has a round clear sapphire piece that cools the surface of the skin and allows the laser to penetrate the skin without burning the surface. A hair band may be placed in order to keep your hair out of the area.Ī cool, clear gel will be applied to the skin where the laser will be used. Protective eye shields will be placed over your eyes which will remain in place until the treatment is completed.

The ProcedureĪfter you arrive at your appointment, the treatment site will be checked, you will wash and dry the areas to be treated, and a topical anesthetic may be applied to certain areas. You may do the consultation in advance of scheduling the treatment, or, if you are an existing patient to the practice, you can schedule the treatment to be done on the same day as the consultation. Our dermatologist will discuss the details, risks and expectations of your treatment with you. You will first meet with our dermatologist to discuss your medical history and condition to determine if you are an appropriate candidate. Most will heal from the body absorbing them, but some will heal by reopening over the next few weeks. By focusing on the red color heating the vessel, it causes them to weaken and disappear. What are vascular lesions?Ĭherry Hemangiomas, telangiectasias, spider veins, and rosacea lesions are overgrown or enlarged capillaries. This allows the laser to focus on these areas.

What are brown discolorations?Īlso known as age spots, sun spots, etc., they are darker and therefore absorb more energy than the rest of the skin. It works by taking certain color of light and concentrating it into a powerful beam that can target the properties of the lesions we intend to treat. Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification and Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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