Laser Light Therapy
 Laser
light is a revolutionary treatment option for spider veins and skin
pigment problems.
The most common laser procedures are treatment of spider veins
on the face, legs, ankles or feet. Spider veins are reddish or purplish
in color and can appear raised or flat, and treatment is primarily
for cosmetic purposes. The laser can treat either single or matted
spider veins.
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Cosmetic laser treatment can be used for:
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- Broken capillaries
- Age spots
- Liver spots
- Wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Birthmarks (including
port wine stains)
- Tattoos
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- Spider veins
- Stretch marks
- Unsightly hair
- Strawberry hemangiomas
- Warts
- Rosacea
- Scars
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How it works
The cosmetic laser machine delivers an intense pulse of light
that penetrates the skin. The light is absorbed by the vein and converted
to heat, which destroys the blood vessel, taking the unsightly color
with it. Despite the intense light, the procedure is remarkably gentle.
The light is only absorbed by the vein, and the surrounding tissue
is not affected. Because the treatment is so selective, it is considered
safer than other treatment options, the most common of which is injection
therapy. It is so safe that it can be used to treat infants. The recovery
time is also shorter than other options.
Possible side effects
Immediately following treatment, the area that has been treated
may appear redder than usual or discolored, and some patients report
an increase in skin pigmentation. Skin color usually returns to
normal over time.
How long does it take?
A laser light treatment session usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.
For some conditions, such as small spider veins, only one session
may be required. Additional sessions may be necessary depending
on the condition and where on the body the treatment is needed.
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For more information or for a cosmetic consultation, please
call 401-444-3489.
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