Vascular Lesion Treatment (Laser)

Vascular lesion treatment uses focused laser light to target small, dilated blood vessels and broken capillaries visible at the skin's surface. The light is preferentially absorbed by the haemoglobin inside the vessel, heating and sealing it so that it is gradually reabsorbed by the body and fades from view. It is commonly used for the fine red vessels and spider veins that appear on the nose, cheeks, chin and around the mouth, as well as more diffuse…

At this clinic the treatment is performed by the doctor and is usually quick — individual vessels or small areas take only a few minutes, while broader facial redness takes longer. You may feel a brief snapping or warm sensation as the laser is applied, and afterwards the treated vessels can look darker or the skin slightly red or swollen for a short time before clearing over the following days to weeks. Depending on the extent of the vessels, more than…