Vascular Laser (Cutera Excel V+)

Vascular laser with the Cutera Excel V+ targets visible blood vessels and redness — broken capillaries, spider veins on the face, rosacea and vascular lesions — by delivering light that is absorbed by haemoglobin to collapse the unwanted vessels. It can treat the whole face or individual vessels, and leg vessels as well. Some conditions clear in one session while diffuse redness such as rosacea usually needs a short course.

Vascular laser treatment works by emitting wavelengths of light that are preferentially absorbed by haemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells. The absorbed energy heats and damages the wall of the targeted blood vessel, which then collapses and is gradually reabsorbed by the body, reducing the visible redness or vessel at the surface. Klinika dr Stachura uses the Cutera Excel V+, a versatile vascular platform suited to facial telangiectasia (broken capillaries), spider veins, rosacea-related redness, cherry angiomas and certain vascular birthmarks, as well as some leg vessels. At the clinic the area is cleansed and the laser applied with cooling for comfort; treatment of a single vessel takes only minutes, while full-face redness takes longer. You may notice mild redness, slight swelling or temporary darkening of the treated vessels, which settles over days. Discrete vessels can sometimes clear in a single session, whereas more diffuse conditions such as rosacea are associated with the best results after a short course of treatments spaced several weeks apart, with occasional maintenance. Because pricing depends on the number of pulses required, the final cost is confirmed during the consultation once the area has been assessed. Sun protection before and after is important, and recent tanning may require rescheduling. The clinician reviews suitability and any contraindications and sets realistic expectations on the number of sessions needed.