VASCULAR INJURIES
The red and blue capillaries represent one of the most imperfections widespread and can occur in any area of the body, particularly in the legs and face.
In the treatment of vascular lesions with the Nd: YAG laser, heat is selectively concentrated on small blood vessels (capillaries) causing them to close: the pink or red-blue color fades or disappears over time, while the skin remains intact and intact .
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WHO IS IT TURNED?
The treatment of vascular lesions with the Nd: YAG laser is indicated for the treatment of capillaries and telangiectasias (networks of small dilated veins). The cutting-edge laser system allows you to treat capillaries up to a few millimeters in diameter, offering a complementary tool to sclerotherapy.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST
OF THE TREATMENT?
The patient must avoid the use of tanning lamps and sun exposure up to one month before the session and in any case for the entire duration. AND' preferable to carry out the treatment in autumn, winter and in the first months of spring.
A thorough interview with the doctor will allow to identify and prepare the specific treatment.
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HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
An effective laser treatment of the capillaries requires two to three sessions to be repeated with intervals ranging from 45 days to 3 months.
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HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST?
Depending on the area to be treated, it can vary from a few minutes to an hour for larger areas.
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THE TREATMENT IS PAINFUL?
The treatment involves a mild burning sensation, well tolerated, as the laser is equipped with a powerful contact cooling system, which makes the treatment easily bearable.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE TREATMENT?
After the treatment it will show up a small erythema destined to disappear within a few hours, accompanied by a slight transient swelling on the treated area (edema). In these cases the patient will be able to apply ice packs or soothing creams to the affected area. In the days following the treatment is It is advisable to moisturize the skin with emollient creams or ointments avoiding sun exposure in the interval between one session and another.
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WHAT RESULTS I CAN WAIT FOR ME?
The treatment of vascular lesions using the Nd: YAG laser gives the patient satisfactory and above all long-lasting results, but complete healing with the disappearance of the imperfection is not immediate.
The capillaries present above all on the legs can persist with a darker color and for a few months, the time necessary for that the body's natural healing processes run their course.