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Laser Removal of Spider Leg Veins, Red Marks on Face & Birth Marks

 

Laser Removal for Vascular Lesions

(Spider Veins, Red Marks on the Face, Birth Marks)

 

Many people are looking for simpler, less painful ways to get rid of spider and varicose veins, port wine stains, and cherry hernangiomas, as well as birthmarks, freckles, age and liver spots and brown “masks of pregnancy”. The Candela is the best laser designed to treat these unwanted skin lesions and destroy them over time. These laser treaments are non-invasive and have less recovery time than traditional treatmemets, such as sclerotherapy. Prior to the introduction of the Candela laser, it was very difficult to treat the deeper and larger vessels without causing damage to surrounding skin. With its patented pulse technology, this system allows Dr. Do to treat vessels of different depths and sizes.

 

How does the laser work?

A laser generates an intense beam of light. This beam brings energy to a specific site, through a small handpiece connected to the laser console. The laser light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin (bright red blood cells carrying oxygen) and melanin/pigment (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing decomposition or destructrion by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact.

 

What is a Pulsed Dye Laser?

Pulsed Dye Lasers deliver an intense but gentle burst of light into selectively targeted areas of the skin. The light is absorbed by specific blood vessels or melanin pigmented areas in the dermis depending on the condition being treated. Factors such as the age, color and type of lesions, as well as the location on the body, all determine whether lesions can be removed.

 

What is the procedure for being treated with a Pulse Dye Laser?

Your practitioner will ensure you are as comfortable as possible; most patients are reclined or lying down depending on the area being treated. Both the patient and the practitioner will be wearing protective eyewear. When treatment begins, the laser will be calibrated and parameters will be set based on the specific condition being treated, each condition and each individual is unique and these settings maximize the results you will see following treatment.

 

 

Is PDL Treatment safe?

Yes. In fact treatment is so safe that it has been successfully used since the 1980’s for the treatment of port wine stain birthmarks in infants and young children. During treatment, the epidermis is protected by Candela’s exclusive dynamic cooling method, DCD, which sprays a cooling mist onto the targeted area of skin before each laser pulse, maximizing comfort and protecting the skin during treatment.

 

 

 

 

Conditions to be treated with the laser:

 

  • Redness of the Face and Neck

  • Sun/Age Spots

  • Wrinkle

  • Sagging Skin

  • Uneven skin texture

  • Face and Leg Veins

  • Acne

  • Acne Scars

  • Scars and Stretchmarks

  • Warts

  • Psoriasis

  • Poikiloderma

Candela Laser

Excellent and consistent outcome - minimal to no discoloration, swelling or complications

Gentle treatment - typically performed without anesthesia or pain

Simple treatment - minimal care before and after treatment

Comfortable surroundings - treatments performed in Dr. Hong Do’s office takes only minutes

 

 


How does the laser work?

A laser generates an intense beam of light. This beam brings energy to a specific site, through a small handpiece connected to the laser console. The laser light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin (bright red blood cells carrying oxygen) and melanin/pigment (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact.

 

 

Are there any requirements for treatment?

The only requirement is that you have a desire to improve the condition of your skin. Most patients who receive cosmetic laser treatment opt for procedures to correct skin conditions not out of medical necessity, but because they are interested in improving the appearance of their skin without invasive surgery that would cause downtime away from daily activities.

From total facial rejuvenation which involves the reduction and removal of red and brown pigmented lesions with a general firming of the skin, to the removal of sun-spot damage, patients should discuss with their practitioner which treatments are right for them.

 

Does it hurt?

No anesthetics are required, but they may be used. The feeling most patients report is a warming or tingling sensation during treatment. The skin being treated is additionally protected by Candela’s dynamic cooling method. DCD, which delivers a cooling mist on to the skin before the laser pulse is emitted. This cooling mist increases comfort during treatment, as well as protects the skin to minimize side effects like redness.

Are the results of Pulse Dye Laser Treatment Permanent?

Permanency of results depends on many factors, like the condition being treated, or lifestyle of the patient. For example, if a patient has sun posts removed, and continues to spend time in the sun without adequate skin protection, it is likely that the sun spots will return. Talk with your practitioner about your goals and expectations for treatment.

 

How soon will I see results of my treatment?

Most patients notice beneficial results right away, and often times feel a firming or tightening of the treated area. The results of laser therapy vary depending on the condition that is being treated and the number of treatments required for clearance.

 

What are the Side Effects of Treatments?

Some patients experience redness or mild swelling in the treated area immediately following treatment, this usually goes away in a few hours. Occasionally purpura, a laser bruise, may occur. Purpura is transient and usually disappears in three to five days.

 

Are there any special precautions I need to take before or after treatment?

It is recommended to avoid sun exposure before and throughout treatment to maximize results. A sunblock of SPF 30 or higher should be worn daily during this time. Post treatment care guidelines depend on the condition treated, and should be discussed with your practitioner.

 

 

Is Pulse Dye Laser Treatment covered by insurance?

Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic and aesthetic procedures. Some carriers will, however cover the treatment of disfiguring birthmarks such as hemangiomas or port wine stains. In addition, the treatment of psoriasis and rosacea may be covered by some insurance companies. Please consult your insurance carrier for more details.

 

How much does Pulse Dye Laser Treatment Cost?

Cost depends on the size of the area being treated as well as the condition being treated. Talk with your practitioner to learn more about treatment fees.

The most advanced non-surgical technologies for Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

Conditions to be treated with the Candela Laser

  • Vascular Lesions. Leg veins

  • Telangiectasia- facial spider veins

  • Cherry Angiomas- slightly raised, red lesions

  • Spider Angiomas- slightly raised, red, spider-like lesions

  • Rosacea- red facial lesions around the nose and cheeks causing a sunburned look

What is a vascular lesion?

A Vascular lesion is formed by abnormally large or numerous vessels located directly under the surface of the skin. These vessels may be visible through the skin (Spider Angiomas) or result in a red appearance of the skin.

Spider Veins are tiny dilated veins near the surface of the skin. They are either red or dark red and somewhat resemble a spider web or small tree branches. Usually on the leg and ankle, they are also seen on the face.

Telangiectasia are clusters of very fine blood vessels more frequently on the face around the nose and the mid-cheek. Both spider veins and telangiectasia are cosmetic concerns with little medical significance. They are easily removed or diminished by the use of the V-beam laser.

Now with the VBeam laser, vascular and pigmented skin lesions can be removed quickly, comfortably and effectively.

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