A little beam of light can make all the difference...

Laser technology has made great strides in the treatment of cosmetic blemishes caused by vascular change's or abnormalities. Everything from large port-wine stains and little cherry spots to spider veins on the legs and face can now be significantly faded, if not completely erased, by the beams of light these remarkable instruments produce. And, as importantly, there in now little risk of the scarring, bruising, or loss of pigmentation that other laser and technologies can cause.

Gone forever is the necessity to suffer any embarrassment or self consciousness because of a vascular blemish.
 

Understanding vascular lesions

Vascular lesions (blemishes) come in all shapes and sizes and have a variety of causes. Port-wine stains, for example, are congenital overgrowths of small blood vessels in the skin. Facial and other spider veins (telangiectasias) are a normal aging or can be caused by hormonal changes, skin disease, or even sun damage.

In the past, the only remedy for vascular lesions was to cover them with makeup. More recently, treatments have emerged, like electrodessication, sclerotherapy, dermabrasion, and similar techniques, but results are unpredictable, and many leave scar or visible white, unpigmented area.

Now there's the new VersaPulse r Aesthetic laser, a state-of-the-art system specially designed to treat the full range of vascular lesions.

Understanding laser treatment

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. Different types of lasers produce different colors of light. The color of light produced by a particular laser is the key to the laser's effect on vascular lesions.

Different colors of light are absorbed by specific colors or pigments in the skin; for example, hemoglobin, found in blood, absorbs yellow-green light. The laser's light energy seals the vein shut, and the now diminished vessel is reabsorbed by the body.
 

The VersaPulse advantage

The VersaPulse Aesthetic laser produces short, adjustable pulses of light to treat a wide variety of vessel diameters at various skin depths. the adjustable pulses minimize the risk of purplish bruising (purpura)

The special VersaSpot Chill Tip tm cools the skin during treatment, enhancing patients comfort. The entire treatment involves no incisions.

What you can expect

Laser treatments for vascular lesions depend on the quantity, size, and depth of the vessels. Patients with cherry angiomas, and facial or leg spider veins usually need between one and three 30-minute sessions. Patients with port-wine stains may need 3 or more sessions. Treatments are usually spaced 8-12 weeks apart and are performed in the doctor's office without the cost and risks of hospitalization or general anesthesia.

The laser treatment itself feels like tiny pin pricks or numerous small snaps with a rubber band. Most patient do not require anesthesia during the procedure. Topical or local anesthesia is provided for those who do.

The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness, light crusting, or tenderness, all which disappear in short time. Your physician will be happy to tell you more about your treatment and what you can expect.
 

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Ask us about the VersaPluse laser and how your physician can use it to treat facial telangiectasias.

VersaPulse® C Aesthetic Laser -- the world's most advanced and versatile laser for tattoos and a wide range of pigmented and vascular lesions. A state-of-the-art laser with multiple capabilities -- giving your physician the power and flexibility to select the best treatment option for you.