Cracked blood vessels in various parts of the body are an aesthetic problem, but also a health problem. Modern aesthetic medicine offers us an effective fight against this beauty drawback, thanks to, among other things, laser vascular closure. The so-called. “Spider veins,” or red branching of blood vessels, are difficult to cover up and can grow larger over time. Such skin lesions usually appear on the face (nose, cheeks) and on the legs.
Cracked capillaries – what are they?
Cracked blood vessels are otherwise known as telangiectasias. They have a distinctive appearance – they are thin branching threads, which is why they are commonly called spider veins. They are visible just under the skin and are blue and red in color.
Spider veins on the skin – why do they form? Causes:
- skin aging,
- Hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy, menopause),
- Genetic conditions (weak blood vessels),
- obesity,
- lack of physical activity,
- Frequent use of tanning beds,
- Overexposure of the skin to the sun,
- smoking cigarettes,
- Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
Laser vascular closure – Harmony XL Dye-VL
The Harmony XL Dye-VL laser is used to effectively level redness caused by vasodilation. The operation of the laser beam during the treatment may cause a slight sensation of heat, but it is not unpleasant for the patient. An additional advantage of the device is that it has a cooling head, which makes the treatment comfortable and painless. Our specialists add that the action of the Dye-VL laser is very precise, as the emitted light is directed only to the problem area, without interfering with healthy skin areas. During the procedure, the laser light is accumulated in the blood pigment, hemoglobin. It is then converted into heat energy, which damages the vessel walls and closes them from the inside.
A single treatment lasts from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of area treated. During its course, the patient’s eyes are protected with protective goggles. The number of treatments needed is determined individually for each patient.
Advantages of laser spider vein removal:
- effective action – closing the way for the vessels to form more branches,
- security,
- precise action,
- The laser delivers fast and powerful pulses.
Effects of laser vascular closure treatment:
- Reduction or complete removal of cracked blood vessels,
- Reduction of redness,
- The Harmony XL Dye-VL laser is also used for skin rejuvenation (eliminates facial wrinkles), skin tone equalization and erythema reduction.
Postoperative indications
For at least 4 weeks after the treatment, skin tanning, use of the pool, gym and sauna are prohibited. Instead, use deep moisturizing creams.
Contraindications to the procedure:
- fresh tan,
- Skin infections and inflammation,
- vitiligo,
- cancer,
- psoriasis,
- epilepsy,
- renal insufficiency,
- Photosensitizing drugs,
- hypersensitivity to light,
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding,
- diabetes.
The dream of beautiful skin, with no unsightly spider veins visible, can be fulfilled with the Harmony XL Dye-VL laser. A series of treatments makes it possible to achieve a satisfactory aesthetic result, which also translates into patient satisfaction. Welcome to laser vascular closure at Beauty Skin Clinic.