Vascular Laser — Veins, Capillaries & Rosacea

Laser treatment of unwanted blood vessels — broken facial capillaries, leg spider veins and microvarices, vascular birthmarks and the redness of rosacea — using Velure S5 (532 nm) and S9 (940 nm) vascular diode lasers. The laser light is absorbed by haemoglobin in the vessel and heats it so it collapses and is reabsorbed, while the surrounding skin is spared. At this Brno clinic most facial vessels clear in around two sessions spaced six to ten weeks apart.

Vascular laser treatment selectively targets unwanted blood vessels by tuning the light to a wavelength strongly absorbed by haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. The energy heats the targeted vessel from within so that its wall collapses and the body gradually reabsorbs it, while the surrounding skin — which absorbs far less of that wavelength — is left intact. At Ambulance estetické dermatologie MUDr. Mojmír Müller two vascular diode lasers from Lasering are used: the Velure S5 at 532 nm (with MiXto VX technology) for finer and more superficial vessels, and the Velure S9 at 940 nm for deeper or larger ones, allowing the dermatologist to match the laser to the vessel. The treatment addresses broken facial capillaries, the diffuse redness and visible vessels of rosacea, leg spider veins and microvarices, and vascular birthmarks such as naevus flammeus (port-wine stain). The number of sessions depends on the target: most facial capillaries and small leg veins clear in around two sessions spaced six to ten weeks apart, though some need only one, some a third, and extensive vascular birthmarks many more. Larger or more widespread areas are quoted individually. After treatment the vessels may darken or the skin may show transient redness or mild swelling before settling. Sun protection is essential — strong UV must be avoided for at least two months — and overheating the treated area through sauna, vigorous sport or alcohol should be avoided for about two weeks, as heat dilates vessels and can undermine the result. The treatment suits people troubled by visible facial or leg vessels, rosacea-related redness, or vascular birthmarks who want a non-surgical option. The dermatologist examines the area, confirms the diagnosis and reviews contraindications before treating.