Vascular & Pigmentation Laser

Vascular and pigmentation laser treatments use specific wavelengths of light that are preferentially absorbed either by the melanin in a pigmented spot or by the haemoglobin inside an unwanted blood vessel. When the target absorbs the energy it heats and breaks down — a pigmented lesion darkens and then flakes away over the following days, while a small vessel is sealed and gradually reabsorbed — with minimal effect on the surrounding skin. AWitczak…

A session is usually short, with treatment timed to the number and size of the lesions, and most patients feel only a brief snapping sensation as the laser fires. Afterwards the area may look slightly red or, for pigmentation, a little darker before it clears, generally settling within a few days; strict sun protection is important during this period. Because pigmentation and vascular concerns often need more than one pass, the clinic offers discounted…