Vascular Treatment

What are vascular lesions?

Vascular lesions are patches of skin that look red, blue, or purple, caused by ruptured blood vessels under the skin. Vascular lesions on your skin may be present at birth or can develop later in life.

Rosacea or facial redness, is a chronic condition that sometimes is misidentified as acne. Rosacea is not contagious, it is a lifelong condition and if it is left untreated, it can be spread and cause burning sensation in the affected areas.

You may notice small, red lines on your face and legs, sometimes referred to as spider veins. This can happen when the small capillaries under the skin bulge or enlarge. Veins can appear through the skin on anyone, but some people are more likely to have spider veins than others.

Symptoms and Causes

Rosacea is also a common type of vascular lesion. Rosacea is characterized by redness on the face, it can affect the eyes, causing eye dryness, itching, swollen red eyelids. Rosacea can thicken the skin on the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, and ears. Together with skin thickening, pores are enlarged showing bumpy red looking texture on the skin surface. Common causes of rosacea are: stress, allergies, sun exposure, unhealthy diet, hormone imbalances.

A vascular condition such as Telangiectasias (spider veins) is the result of abnormally dilated blood vessels just below your skin. These tiny  blood vessels in the top layers of the skin become swollen from blood pooling, causing them to rip, which leads to more spider veins forming, also known as broken capillaries.

 Some factors that can increase the risk of spider veins are: aging, medical conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency and chronic liver disease, drinking alcohol, pregnancy, genetics, sun exposure, injuries, increased pressure like vomiting or sneezing.

How the treatment works

Our laser treatment uses focused light to shrink the tiny blood vessels below the skin, reducing the appearance of vascular lesions. We can precisely target the vascular lesion without damaging the surrounding area. The short pulses of light energy destroy problematic blood vessels under the surface of the skin. Before and after each laser pulse, a liquid coolant is released onto the skin, protecting the surrounding tissue, and reducing discomfort from the laser pulses. This cooling system can be adjusted to your individual needs.

FAQ

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatment sessions required varies from patient to patient. Typically 3-6 treatments are required but significant results can be achieved after just one session!

Are there any side effects?

Some redness or swelling may appear after treatment, this should resolve in a couple of hours. A cool compress or gel pack may be applied if needed.

Will the treatment hurt?

The Gentle Pro laser has a unique, integral skin cooling system, so most patients find the treatment extremely tolerable. Some may experience a sensation similar to having

an elastic band snapped against the skin during treatment.

How much will the treatment cost?

Treatment cost may vary depending on the area to be treated. Usually €120 per session or €600 for a course of 6.