Indications for removing spider veins on the face
Pinpoint spider veins;
Dilated capillaries;
Thin vascular network;
Cuperosis;
Rosacea (in combination with the main treatment of the disease).
When the blood vessels located on the surface of the skin dilate, a red mesh appears - spider veins, or telangiectasias. The reasons for the appearance of blood vessels on the face can be:
Hereditary factors;
Thin and sensitive skin;
Skin trauma;
Use of alcohol-containing products and care products containing acids;
Use of a number of drugs;
bad habits: smoking, drinking alcohol.
Violation of skin aesthetics associated with the appearance of noticeable blood vessels is the basis for visiting a cosmetologist.
Diagnosis and removal of rosacea with laser at NEARMEDIC
Laser removal of spider veins at NEARMEDIC network clinics is carried out only on the basis of an accurate diagnosis. Diagnosis is carried out by a phlebologist using a complex method: visual examination, history taking, laboratory and instrumental examination, consultations with related specialists - gynecologist, endocrinologist, etc.
In accordance with the diagnostic results, the phlebologist draws up an individual treatment plan taking into account the patient’s characteristics. When diseases of the endocrine system and gynecological problems are detected, appropriate therapy is prescribed. In this case, removal of blood vessels on the face and legs, parallel to the treatment of the underlying disease, is preventive in nature, preventing the spread of the disease and the occurrence of complications.
Removal of small vessels on the face, legs and other parts of the body using laser sclerotherapy in the NEARMEDIC network of clinics is carried out by certified doctors of the first and highest qualification categories with academic degrees and many years of experience in clinical practice.
In our clinics, the procedure is performed with a diode or neodymium laser, depending on the diagnostic indications and localization of rosacea. If necessary, both types of laser systems are used when treating one patient.
Removal of spider veins with diode laser
A diode laser is usually used to remove spider veins and bluish-colored networks ranging in size from 1 to 6 mm. The use of a diode laser is a tested and well-proven method for the treatment of rosacea on the face and legs in the NEARMEDIC clinical setting.
Removal of rosacea with neodymium laser
A neodymium laser is capable of removing even the smallest capillaries and treating a large affected area in one flash. It copes most effectively with the manifestations of rosacea of a reddish tint.
If you have spider veins on the skin of your face, legs or body, do not delay visiting a phlebologist or cosmetologist at one of the NEARMEDIC clinics. Our specialists have significant experience in successfully removing manifestations of rosacea, preventing its spread and complications. You are ensured restoration of the original, healthy state of the skin with a lasting therapeutic effect.
Benefits of laser treatment for vascular changes
- The laser works specifically with dilated vessels, healthy vessels are not affected;
- The effect on the dilated capillary is quick and painless;
- No scars or burns - the device does not injure tissue;
- The first procedure gives a visible result, and after completing a course of procedures you can completely get rid of visible capillaries;
- There is no recovery period - after the session you can go about your business. Full recovery takes up to two weeks. This time is as comfortable as possible, and no special skin care is required.
For some patients, one session is enough - when the vessels are very thin. In case of severe rosacea, a course is prescribed.
Is it painful to remove blood vessels with a laser?
The pain of the procedure depends on:
- Individual sensitivity of the patient;
- Laser type and power;
- Areas of vessel location;
- Use during the cryo installation procedure;
- Vessel diameter.
Absolutely everyone experiences discomfort when blood vessels are removed. Typically, patients feel moderate discomfort, which manifests itself:
- Warmth;
- Tingling;
- Light burning sensation.
Some compare laser flashes to electric shocks. When eliminating superficial vessels, local anesthesia is usually not used. But it is often practiced when working with childhood hemangiomas. Up to the use of general anesthesia where complete immobility of the child is necessary.
Stages of the procedure
- The doctor sets the laser radiation power and adjusts the cooling system.
- This is followed by a test flash to determine how strongly the skin reacts to the laser. If everything is in order, the doctor begins the session. It lasts from several minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated. Thus, removal of blood vessels on the nose with a laser lasts about 15 minutes. In one visit to the clinic, you can remove spider veins not only on the face. If you are concerned about the aesthetics of your body, in particular the skin of your legs, tell your doctor about it.
- Under the influence of a laser beam, the vessel is soldered, and the star soon disappears.
- After the session, the doctor applies a soothing and anti-inflammatory ointment. Redness and swelling usually subside after 20 minutes. A return visit to the clinic is planned no earlier than two weeks after the procedure.
Laser removal of spider veins. Advantages of the method
This operation is based on the sclerosis of blood vessels using a laser beam. You should not be afraid of this term, since in this case, sclerosis of damaged vessels blocks the access of blood to them, prevents their further destruction, the growth of the venous network and possible complications.
Under the influence of a laser beam, hemoglobin in the damaged vessel is heated and glued (coagulated), which blocks the access of blood to the vessel and makes it invisible through the skin.
The skin and muscle tissue remain undamaged, since the laser wavelength is adjusted to its absorption spectrum by hemoglobin. The remaining elements of the epidermis and muscle tissue remain immune to the effects of this wavelength and therefore are not subject to any destructive or other influence during the treatment process.
The laser removal method for rosacea has the following advantages:
- absolute accuracy of parameter settings - wavelength on the absorption spectrum of hemoglobin;
- no injury to nearby tissues;
- outpatient procedure without hospitalization;
- no rehabilitation period, the ability to lead a normal lifestyle immediately after the procedure;
- no pain or burns thanks to the built-in cooling system;
- no complications, burns, pigmentation, scars, cicatrices.
The laser method for treating telangiectasia (laser coagulation) is a step forward compared to the electrocoagulation method, which was used before and was fraught with complications: scars and hyperpigmentation.
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How is the procedure performed?
Coagulation of blood vessels in the legs and other parts of the body involves inserting a catheter into the veins. A laser LED is passed through it, thanks to which a thermal burn is applied, after which the vascular wall adheres to obliteration of the lumen.
The procedure is performed under anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain. The effect of anesthetics lasts 6-10 hours.
Additionally, vasoconstrictors are administered. Therefore, in addition to pain relief, there is also a vasoconstrictor effect. Thanks to this, after the procedure the risk of hematomas is minimized.
Coagulation of the vessels of the nose and other parts is carried out under computer control. Thanks to this, the specialist sees the position of the electrode in the vein. Before the procedure, the veins are marked. The laser treatment process itself takes about 40 minutes. The technology helps when the diameter of the vessels does not exceed 25 mm. Larger ones are treated with other procedures that can be done some time after coagulation.
Rehabilitation period - how to care for your skin
No special skin care is required during the recovery period. In the first week, the skin may be drier than usual, but this is within normal limits. Within 14 days after deletion you cannot:
Go to the bathhouse, steam your face;
Do strength exercises;
Sunbathe, including in the solarium.
All of the above can dilate blood vessels, which reduces the effectiveness of laser treatment
If you come across a review that the laser did not remove the spider vein, consider several factors:
- Not all vessels “go away” after one session;
- The technology of the procedure may have been violated;
- The patient may not have followed the doctors' advice.
We guarantee our patients comfortable rehabilitation and controlled results, subject to the recommendations of our specialists.
Contraindications
Contraindications for laser coagulation are minimal; it is not recommended if you have:
- diabetes mellitus;
- oncological diseases;
- acute inflammatory process, acute infections;
- decompensated form of chronic disease of any etiology;
- active stage of skin pathologies in the laser impact area;
- pregnancy;
- pacemaker.
The procedure also cannot be performed during breastfeeding and if the body is prone to the formation of keloid scars.
Cost of removal of dilated vessels by area of location
The price for removing blood vessels on the face with a laser in Moscow depends on the equipment used. In our clinic, we use two lasers for these purposes - VBeam (Vibim) and Synchro (Synchro).
Zone | Laser VBeam | Laser Synchro |
Cheeks; neck | 15,000 rub. up to 200 imp. | 10,000 rub. up to 250 imp. |
Full face | 30,000 rub. up to 450 imp. | 20,000 rub. up to 500 imp. |
Half face | 20,000 rub. up to 300 imp. | 15,000 rub. up to 350 imp. |
Chin | 7,000 rub. up to 30 imp. | 5,000 rub. up to 50 imp. |
Forehead; eyes; whiskey; cheekbones | 8,000 rub. up to 60 imp. | 6,000 rub. up to 60 imp. |
Nose; nasolabial triangle | 6,000 rub. up to 30 imp. | 6,000 rub. up to 50 imp. |
If one pulse is enough for removal (the area of the vascular formation is no more than 1 cm2), it costs 800 rubles. If the number of pulses in a certain area is exceeded, the doctor will warn you in advance and tell you how much additional laser flashes will cost.
Laser cosmetology is one of the specialized areas of “Medial”. The clinic is proud of the equipment it uses and guarantees patients care for the beauty and health of their skin.
Laser removal of blood vessels is carried out by all our cosmetologists, as well as by the chief physician of the clinic, Anzhelika Vladimirovna Nikolaeva-Fedorova. You must register for the procedure in advance by phone: +7 (499) 137-00-00
REMOVAL OF VESSELS ON THE FACE, NECK, DECOLLETE
The selective photocoagulation technique is carried out on two multifunctional nanotechnological installations of the latest generation and is used for the treatment and removal of vascular pathologies on the face, neck, décolleté:
- Palomar Star Lux 500 (Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. USA) Lux MaxG attachment.
- IPL Quantum Lumenis (Lumenis, USA-Israel) Quantum SR pulsed light attachment.
IMPORTANT! Currently, removal of spider veins on the face using a laser with the Lux MaxG attachment (Palomar Star Lux 500) is recognized as the world gold standard in the treatment of rosacea on the face.
The photocoagulation method is based on the use of high-intensity pulsed light - Intensive Pulsed Light (IPL). During the procedure to remove asterisks, the vascular formations and the blood they contain are heated to a temperature at which the blood clots and the inner wall of the vessel is irreversibly damaged. In this case, the tissues surrounding the affected area are not affected. As a result of the damage received, the treated vessels gradually atrophy and disappear forever.
Rehabilitation after the procedure
After photocoagulation of blood vessels, slight redness and slight swelling remain at the site of treatment, which disappear on their own within 15 to 20 minutes. In cases of a widespread process and treatment of a large area (full face, cheeks, etc.), tissue swelling may persist for 3-5 days and subsequent temporary (about 1 week) darkening of the treated area.
Advantages of IPL lasers
- Selectivity of action (only on the pathological vessel), which provides the patient with excellent cosmetic results in the face, neck and décolleté.
- IPL laser sessions are carried out without damaging the skin surface.
- The procedure is relatively painless.
- Does not cause scarring or skin pigmentation.
- Just 1 - 2 procedures are enough to completely remove rosacea and spider veins. In cases of port-wine stain removal, at least 3-6 procedures will be required - it all depends on the size of the hemangioma.
Impact area | Lasers IPL phototherapy: Palomar MaxG, Quantum Lumenis | Laser Nd:Yag-neodymium Fotona |
Nasolabial triangle | 4,200 rub. | |
Cheeks | 7,500 rub. | |
Chin | RUB 3,800 | |
Neck | 6,400 rub. | |
Cleavage | 8,500 rub. | |
Full face | 9,800 rub. | |
Legs | 300 rub. / 1 cm |
results
Laser removal of blood vessels using the Vibim system from Candela is an opportunity to forget about visually noticeable skin defects for a long time and enjoy self-confidence. As soon as the rehabilitation period is completed, the patient will be able to appreciate the effectiveness of the procedure:
- visible facial rejuvenation with significant lifting;
- improvement of turgor, elasticity and firmness of the skin;
- elimination of stars, port-wine stains and manifestations of rosacea or rosacea;
- lightening of hyperpigmentation of various origins (age-related, hormonal, solar);
- removal of traumatic scars, postpartum stretch marks and common stretch marks.
The technique is also used for recovery after plastic surgery, when it is necessary to quickly remove the consequences of surgical intervention. The skin becomes smooth and its color evens out, after which it is impossible to notice that the appearance has been artificially corrected. You can contact the EsteLab cosmetology clinic any day from 9:00 to 21:00; specialists will find an approach to each patient and help achieve the best result. Perfect skin and a blooming appearance - this is real!
How to get rid of stretch marks using the Vbeam device (Vibim)
Procedures are most effective in the initial stages. To relieve inflammation, stretch marks are treated with VBeam vascular lasers. Procedures are carried out once every 3-4 weeks until the stretch marks lighten, then procedures are carried out using a Deka CO2 laser, which tightens the surface of the skin and triggers collagen synthesis in the dermis layer. If the striae is white, then the process of combating it begins with the Deka CO2 laser. In this case, the limitation period does not matter. The procedures are performed once every 1.5-2 months, until a satisfactory result. Fractional thermolysis can be combined with mesotherapy and Restylane Vital skin boosters.
Capabilities of the Vibim Perfecta laser
The Vbeam Perfecta system easily copes with laser removal of blood vessels on the nose or other visible areas of the skin, but this is not its only ability. Patients can also make an appointment with a doctor at the EsteLab clinic to treat rosacea, rosacea, acne, stretch marks - the device can do this. It is convenient to leave a request using the hotline, WhatsApp messenger, call back function or online form:
Rosacea treatment
Rosacea is considered a chronic, relapsing skin disease that manifests itself as local redness - on the neck, around the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin.
The patient blushes even when he is not embarrassed, and this feature can bring a lot of discomfort, including psychological and social problems. Often hyperemia is accompanied by dilated blood vessels on the face and a burning sensation. Soothing creams help only symptomatically - visually the defect disappears, but vasodilation does not go away, you have to mask the redness again and again. The Vbeam Perfecta laser from Candela can eliminate the problem much more effectively:
- Radiation energy is absorbed by capillaries.
- Small vessels “collapse”, and the blood gradually moves away from the surface of the skin.
- Local redness lightens and disappears.
Capillaries that were coagulated during the procedure will be eliminated from the body through natural metabolism. In addition to laser treatment, it is worth using plasma therapy, which can reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation in the upper layers of the skin.
Treatment of rosacea
Cuperosis is another disease that can cause severe facial redness. This effect is associated with increased skin sensitivity and vascular fragility caused by microcirculation disorders. Some factors increase the risk of this pathology:
- living in an area with sharp weather fluctuations - especially with differences in high and low temperatures;
- alcohol and tobacco abuse;
- stressful situations;
- arterial hypertension;
- frequent consumption of hot dishes;
- excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays.
But Vbeam Perfecta can also cope with rosacea, since the system includes a dynamic cooling system that works by spraying coolant onto the skin before activating the laser. It is completely safe for thin, sensitive skin - its heating is insignificant, so burns and the appearance of hyperpigmentation are excluded. As a result, the procedure is quick and painless, and the effect lasts a very long time.
Acne treatment
Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects of the American Vibim Perfecta device, it can also be used to eliminate acne. In order for the therapy to be complete, at a preliminary consultation the doctor will select a set of procedures that complement the laser therapy session:
- taking antibacterial drugs if the rash is caused by pathogenic microflora;
- taking retinol derivatives - vitamin A, which has a positive effect on the condition of the skin;
- taking dietary supplements;
- external treatment.
Sometimes, in addition to the listed methods, plasma therapy may be needed in combination with Vbeam Perfecta.
Treatment of stretch marks
The main reason for the appearance of stretch marks is considered to be a condition in the body when collagen fibers are destroyed more often than new ones are synthesized. A similar pathological process can be caused by:
- a sharp jump in body growth;
- intense weight gain;
- stretching of the skin during pregnancy;
- long-term use of steroids (they help slow down collagen synthesis);
- lack of protein in the diet;
- disturbed water balance.
The formation of stretch marks, stretch marks and scars is a consistent biochemical process that is difficult to correct by using creams and scrubs. But procedures using Vbeam Perfecta can easily remove the defect, and the sooner you contact a specialist, the higher the effectiveness of the therapy. First, the skin is treated once every 3-4 weeks until the stretch marks lighten, and then a CO2 laser is used to polish and compact the surface of the skin.
How blood vessels are removed with a neodymium laser
Vessels are removed not only on the face and legs, but also on any part of the body.
Currently, several laser treatment methods are used. Any clinic in our network uses neodymium radiation, recognized as the best throughout the world. The neodymium vascular removal laser provides high precision and reliable results with high patient satisfaction.
Before the procedure, the skin is cleaned and disinfected. Anesthesia is usually not performed. The laser equipment cooling system itself performs an analgesic function. In some situations, they additionally resort to local anesthesia using an anesthetic cream. The patient and doctor wear special glasses to protect their eyes from radiation.
Modern equipment is designed in such a way that it allows you to control energy through feedback. The power of the laser pulse is recorded by two sensors at once, after which the subsequent pulse is adjusted based on the results obtained. Removal of blood vessels with a neodymium laser on the face using this technology guarantees high efficiency and safety of treatment.
The laser light is absorbed by hemoglobin, coagulation occurs, and non-viable vessels are resorbed.
IPL M22: benefits in removing rosacea
The progressive M22 platform is equipped with special attachments and modes for removing spider veins and spider veins. It opens up wide possibilities for settings and personalization for the most accurate and targeted impact. Experts from the Academy of Cosmetology "Premium Aesthetics" on Kurskaya prefer this device because of its unique properties:
- Safety and comfort. After the session, redness of the skin is possible. This is the only complication that is temporary. During the session, the patient feels warmth, and a slight tingling sensation is also possible. The unique contact cooling technology ensures maximum comfort of the procedure.
- Versatility of the procedure. M22 is a device for any skin phototype. IPL light therapy is equally effective for both fair and dark skin.
- Processing speed. The doctor passes one area with rosacea in 15–20 minutes.
- Possibility of use at any depth of vessels. The laser deals with both superficial and deep-lying vessels.
- Perfect result. A course of several phototherapy procedures completely removes rosacea.
Laser treatment of rosacea
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Many people are acutely aware of the problem of so-called rosacea or telangiectasia. From exposure to cold air and temperature changes, small capillaries of the skin expand, forming a pattern of vascular networks, which is very upsetting for the fair sex, and in general, not only them. The resulting networks of vessels can be either red or blue, differ in size and shape, dilated arterioles can form small red stars.
In addition to the face, similar vascular networks can appear on the arms and legs. There they protrude slightly and form an intricate pattern. Also in medicine there is the term “spider veins”, this refers to the peculiar patterns in pregnant women. As a rule, they are located on intimate areas and their pattern resembles a tree or a cobweb.
Causes of rosacea
The exact causes of spider veins are unknown. However, the list of supposed causes includes the following: weakening of the walls of blood vessels and changes in hormonal levels in women that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth, the use of oral contraceptives, menopause, neoplasms in the ovaries and uterus, prolonged stress on the legs, factors of damage due to chemical peeling, abuse of hiking in the solarium, starting with varicose veins.
The vascular network does not pose a particular threat to health; it only signals the need to be more attentive to the health of blood vessels. However, its completely unesthetic visual effect, especially if it concerns the vascular network on the face, forces you to consult a doctor and look for ways to get rid of it.
Getting rid of spider veins quickly and permanently
Hormone replacement therapy with drugs containing estrogens that can affect the walls of blood vessels can be carried out medicinally. As an alternative, many people choose plastic surgery. But time does not stand still, and modern technologies offer the opportunity to give the face freshness without surgical intervention and restore its former beauty using techniques such as laser treatment.
One of these methods is laser treatment of rosacea, practiced in our medical center. We remove the vascular network with a laser painlessly, quickly and without any unpleasant consequences. Today, laser treatment of telangiectasia is indeed, in our opinion, the most effective if it is performed on the FOTONA device - one might say, a unique device and the only one of its kind at the moment.
Compared to plastic surgery that is more traumatic and requires a long recovery, FT laser technology methods ensure the quality, efficiency and, of course, safety of the procedures performed with their help. The uniqueness lies in the use of erbium and neodymium Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers, which selectively affect dilated vessels and do not injure healthy nearby tissues.
It must be admitted that today no laser has the same parameters as FOTONA, and laser treatment of the vascular network using this device has already shown the greatest effectiveness in comparison with other methods. When laser treatment of telangiectasias is performed using the FOTONA device, small vessels are removed without a trace, large vascular spots, hemangiomas turn pale and significantly decrease in size. This is selective laser coagulation, in which the tissue healing period is minimal. In addition to treating rosacea, the FOTONA device is successfully used to treat acne. Also, modern laser technologies help get rid of stretch marks or scars and restore smoothness and elasticity to your skin.
Preparation for the laser treatment procedure for rosacea
To undergo laser treatment for rosacea, certain preparation will be required. The main condition is that two weeks before the expected session it is not recommended to do peeling procedures and limit your exposure to direct sunlight as much as possible. One day before, avoid alcohol, use of decorative cosmetics, and do not visit the sauna or bathhouse. If you are taking any medications containing aspirin or heparin, it is recommended to postpone the laser treatment procedure.
How does laser treatment of rosacea work?
The essence of the procedure is the targeted effect of the laser on problem areas, as a result of which coagulation of the skin vessels occurs. As a result of this, small vessels completely disappear, and larger ones become significantly smaller and pale. An hour before laser treatment of rosacea, problem areas are treated with an anesthetic. In most cases, exposure to a laser beam does not cause pain; the patient may only feel a slight tingling sensation. Therefore, anesthesia is used only for patients with a low pain threshold or if large formations are expected to be affected. Then the patient is put on special safety glasses and the skin is cooled using a special nozzle. Such manipulations are necessary to prevent burns and reduce skin sensitivity to the laser beam.
There are no complications and rehabilitation period after laser treatment of rosacea. Immediately after the procedure, slight redness may be noticeable in the treated areas, which completely disappears within 30 minutes. It is also possible for small bruises to appear, which do not require separate treatment and disappear within 2 days.
Subsequent skin care is determined by the doctor. Depending on your skin type, he selects the optimal cosmetic products that will promote rapid regeneration of the skin.
Small capillaries and vessels disappear after the first laser treatment session. Several procedures (3-6) are necessary only if the size of the vessels is more than 2 mm.
The modern laser used in the Liana clinic is capable of completely and completely curing rosacea. However, if your body is prone to spider veins, then sooner or later they will appear again. To consolidate and increase the duration of the effect, your doctor may recommend that you combine laser treatment and other cosmetic procedures - mesotherapy, hardware cosmetology, homemade cosmetic masks and creams. Also pay attention to the laser facial resurfacing procedure, which will help get rid of the first signs of aging, remove wrinkles and restore youth and beauty to the skin!
Brief description of the procedure
Laser treatment of rosacea | |
Free consultation | Yes |
When to start | No age restrictions |
Indications for use |
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Main advantages |
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Course or number of procedures | 1-5 procedures |
Effect duration | After 1-4 weeks (determined after individual consultation with a doctor) |
Stages of the procedure | After consultation with a doctor, the skin is treated with an anesthetic, and the patient puts on glasses to protect the eyes from laser beams. Next, the procedure for treating damaged skin areas is carried out. |
Contraindications |
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Combination with other procedures | Laser rejuvenation |
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Causes
The causes of the appearance of spider veins can only be disturbances in the body’s hormonal system; often such “failures” affect women and girls.
Factors influencing the appearance of telangiectasia can be: pregnancy, childbirth, menopause in women, abortion, ovarian cyst. All of the above phenomena stimulate the process of restructuring hormones in the body. Contraceptives can be especially active in this matter, which is why it is recommended to seek advice from specialists before taking them.
In some rare cases, a disease such as telangiectasia may be congenital, especially if there is a family history.
Aftercare
During the session, the doctor explains in detail how to care for your face and body after laser treatment of rosacea. Cosmetics are selected individually, taking into account skin type, volume of treated areas and other factors. For two months after the course, you should not visit the bathhouse or spa treatments; it is recommended to avoid spicy foods and alcohol.
Massage, peeling, manual and vacuum cleansing of the skin in the target area can cause damage and re-formation of rosacea. Permitted salon procedures include ultrasonic cleaning, microcurrent and mesotherapy. The latter effectively removes ultra-thin capillaries that cannot be coagulated by laser and cause general redness of the skin.
Post-procedure care
General recommendations during the recovery period:
- Immediately after laser star removal, it is recommended to apply ice packs to the treated areas.
- Use antibacterial ointment for the first few days.
- Do not wet the treated areas for 3 days.
- Do not use decorative cosmetics for 3 days.
- Protect skin from exposure to sunlight for 2-3 months.
- Do not peel off the crusts. Picking promotes the formation of scars.
- Avoid physical activity.
Efficiency of technology
The American device Vbeam Perfecta, which is used for laser removal of blood vessels in Moscow clinics, is a pulsed laser operating at a wavelength of 595 nm.
The device has been certified, so it is guaranteed to be safe, and can also completely remove vascular defects, eliminate rosacea, acne, and make stretch marks and scars less noticeable. Thanks to a wide range of pulse duration (0.45-40 ms) and a pulse frequency of up to 1.5 Hz, the device is able to cope not only with typical “stars”, but also eliminate any pathological redness:
- diffuse hyperemia;
- hemangiomas, angiomas;
- wine stains.
In addition, the laser can remove age-related and hormonal hyperpigmentation, freckles, manifestations of poikiloderma and psoriasis, warts and wrinkles.
The operation of the device is based on the following sequence of effects:
Release of a micropulse in the area of a spot of selected diameter (from 3 to 12 mm). Coagulation of a vessel or other defect. Simultaneous cooling of the skin surface due to the cooling system built into the device. The most important characteristic of the device is that the laser does not operate continuously, but in doses - a “portion” of radiation is divided into blocks, each of which contains up to 8 micropulses, so the skin cannot overheat. It is also important that the addition of a cooling system significantly reduces the risks of complications and expands the indications for use of the platform. According to the results of clinical studies of this equipment, no scars remain after removal of skin defects, even in young children with particularly delicate and sensitive skin.
How is the procedure done?
Speaking about laser removal of a burst vessel (hematoma), one thing can be said - the patient will not have to spend days on long procedures in the cosmetologist’s chair. The entire process of eliminating a defect takes place in several stages:
- Preliminary consultation with a doctor, examination of the skin and medical history - at this stage it is important to identify contraindications, if any.
- Cleansing the affected area.
- Selection of device parameters to individual patient requirements.
- Activating the device and performing the procedure itself (about 30 minutes).
The duration of treatment directly depends on the problem:
- elimination of manifestations of rosacea or rejuvenation - 4 procedures with a month interval between them are enough;
- removal of blood vessels, asterisks, angiomas, port-wine stains - from 1 to 5 procedures with an interval of 3-4 weeks (the number of sessions depends on the size of the defects, the individual characteristics of the patient and the parameters set by the specialist);
- correction of stretch marks - from 3 to 5 procedures (usually laser exposure is used until the visual lightening of stretch marks).
It is also important that thanks to the large monitor of the device, the specialist can freely monitor every second of the procedure during exposure to laser radiation.
Rules to follow after deleting asterisks
Effective laser removal of vascular lesions cannot guarantee that the defect will not reappear. To prevent this from happening, you should follow simple but mandatory rules:
- For several weeks after the session, it is not advisable to sunbathe, sunbathe in direct sunlight or visit a solarium;
- Be sure to use sunscreen;
- It is not recommended to apply products containing alcohol to the treated areas.
In addition, for the first three days after the procedure, you should avoid any hygiene procedures on this area of the skin. You should forget about the bathhouse, sauna and even a bath with hot water. Experts also recommend avoiding wearing tight clothing, which will inevitably irritate laser-treated skin.
A professional doctor will definitely warn the client that the laser can lead to drying of the skin at the site of exposure. Therefore, after a few days it is recommended to start moisturizing the area.
Also, cosmetologists do not recommend prescribing the procedure for removing formed varicose veins during the hot season.
Who is the procedure contraindicated for?
Despite the absolute safety of eliminating skin and vascular defects with a laser, this procedure also has a number of contraindications, in the presence of which the use of a laser beam is unacceptable:
- Laser treatment is contraindicated for patients with cancer;
- The procedure should be postponed for a while if the client’s skin has a fresh tan;
- It is forbidden to remove stars in places where inflammatory processes occur or there are mechanical damage to the epidermis;
- For pregnant and lactating women, laser star removal procedure is also contraindicated;
- The following diseases will be prohibited for such treatment: diabetes mellitus, liver disease, connective tissue diseases, epilepsy and various infections.
A professional cosmetologist, in order to avoid negative consequences, will definitely conduct the necessary tests before the procedure, and only after that will prescribe laser treatment or issue an order according to which such treatment is contraindicated.