Apply a layer of Topicaine to the area to be treated 1 hour before your appointment. Repeat this application again 10 minutes before your treatment. Each pulse of light treats approximately the size of a pencil eraser. These spots often turn pink to slightly red. Occasionally, small areas may turn a purple or blue color particularly in port wine stain treatment that can last for about a week.
Makeup can generally be used after 24 hours. Complications of treatment with the pulsed dye laser are uncommon. Dark discoloration hyperpigmentation of the treated area is unlikely to occur and would fade over months; however, it is important to avoid sun exposure after treatment to minimize this risk.
Light discoloration hypopigmentation and scarring are extremely rare. Bruising can occur but generally resolves in about a week. It is important to follow instructions regarding aspirin and ibuprofen in order to avoid bruising. Laser light cannot penetrate deeper than the skin and will not harm internal organs, but goggles must be worn to protect the eyes. Some lesions may not be completely cleared with one treatment and may require multiple treatments at an additional cost.
Since swollen or broken blood vessels commonly appear on your face, it can impact your professional and social life. Even if your unsightly veins are confined to your legs, it can affect what you wear to work, out on the town, or on one of the beaches of Honolulu. Fortunately, there is an effective vein treatment available! But how do you know which vascular laser treatment is right for your condition?
To find out, you need the attention of a Honolulu cosmetic dermatologist. Make sure to contact Dr. Kory Kitagawa and the rest of our staff at Kitagawa Dermatology for a thorough evaluation.
We are experts in medical and cosmetic dermatology and we are proud to provide a variety of treatments for your vein issues, including VBeam pulsed dye laser treatment. VBeam pulsed dye laser PDL beams an intense ray of light into a targeted area of your skin. This innovative vascular laser treatment zeroes in on your hemoglobin, the red protein within your blood vessels, which helps to dissolve them more effectively. VBeam operates at a single wavelength nm , ideal for dissolving larger broken blood vessels more effectively.
It can also treat vessels at different depths. This distinguishes VBeam from other laser treatments that are limited to smaller blood vessels and overall redness but not to red dots or larger vessels.
VBeam is also safe and virtually painless. With each pulse of light, a cooling spray protects your skin and prevents it from overheating. How many vein treatment sessions you will need to undergo depends on the severity of your condition, among other factors.
Broken veins around your nose and in your cheeks make you look older than you are. The walls of your blood vessels have become weak and damaged, causing them to become visible on the surface of your skin. Fortunately, VBeam PDL therapy is highly effective for eliminating broken or dilated blood vessels in areas around your nose and cheeks. A single VBeam laser treatment is frequently enough, although the severity and breadth of your condition also determine the exact number you need.
The Vbeam laser system produces an intense burst of light that selectively destroys the blood vessels of vascular lesions without damaging the surrounding skin and tissue.
The laser is tuned to a frequency that your blood vessels can absorb but your skin cannot. When your vessels are heated, they coagulate and are slowly absorbed by your body through its natural healing process.
View more about Vbeam results here. Vbeam is safe and effective to treat many parts of your body, including delicate areas. It can treat locations such as:. View this personal experience with Vbeam "Transform Your Complexion". During treatment, you'll be seated or lying down depending on the area treated. Special protective glasses shield your eyes from the laser light. Our laser specialist will calibrate the laser to your unique needs.
Then, a small handpiece is placed against your skin which delivers short bursts of energy along with a cooling spray between each pulse of the laser.
The entire process should last 15 to 20 minutes. Many patients describe the sensation of the Vbeam laser as similar to snapping a rubber band on your skin. Our specialists may apply a topical anesthetic to help reduce discomfort. As a non-ablative laser, Vbeam doesn't cut, burn, or harm your skin. But the first few laser bursts can be a surprise sensation because the laser flash is very very fast.
Following your treatment, you may feel a slight tingling sensation similar to a mild sunburn. This feeling should dissipate after about 4 to 8 hours. You may also experience swelling for 3 to 5 days.
Some patients have some minor bruising.
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