Vascular Laser (Cutera V+)

A vascular laser such as the Cutera V+ works by emitting a wavelength of light that is preferentially absorbed by haemoglobin, the pigment in blood. When the energy is absorbed inside an unwanted vessel, it heats and damages the vessel wall so that the body gradually clears it, while the surrounding skin is largely spared. This makes it well suited to facial redness, broken capillaries, spider veins, diffuse flushing and vascular lesions such as cherry…

At Cuerpo Estetico the area is cleansed and eye protection is worn; treatment of a small area takes only a few minutes, while the full face takes around twenty to thirty minutes. The sensation is often described as a quick snap or warmth as each pulse is delivered, and most areas need no anaesthetic. Afterwards there may be temporary redness or slight swelling around the treated vessels for a day or two, and larger vessels can darken briefly before…