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Introduction
Vascular lesions are abnormalities of the blood vessels that can occur anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found on the face, neck, chest, and legs. There are several types of vascular lesions, including spider veins, varicose veins, venous lakes, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains.
Some venous malformations are congenital, or present at birth. Others develop and become visible sometime between infancy and adulthood. Congenital vascular lesions consist of port-wine stains (birthmarks), salmon patches, hemangiomas, lymphangiomas and other venous malformations. Acquired vascular lesions occur later in life and include cherry angiomas, spider veins and varicose veins (telangiectasia).
Vascular lesions can be any size, shape or color intensity. When located on the face, neck, head and other body areas that are difficult to conceal, richly colored vascular lesions that dramatically contrast with the skin’s natural tone can cause deep-seated psychological problems such as social anxiety, social phobia and low self-esteem.
While some vascular lesions may be small enough to remain inconspicuous or negligible to the person’s overall appearance, others are large and unsightly, sometimes covering most of a person’s face, neck, arms or legs.
Dilated Capillaries (often referred to as ‘broken capillaries’ or ‘broken blood vessels’) appear most often on the cheeks, nose, and legs as thread-like red or pink lines. When a large number of Capillaries are clustered together, they have the appearance of a red patch or a bruise that never disappears. The safest and most effective treatment is with a vascular laser.
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The Treatment
The treatment for vascular lesions depends on the type, size, and location of the lesion, as well as the patient’s medical history and overall health. Some common treatments for vascular lesions include:
Sclerotherapy: This method involves injecting a solution directly into the affected blood vessel, causing it to collapse and eventually fade from view. Sclerotherapy is commonly used to treat spider veins and small varicose veins.
Laser therapy: This method uses a laser beam to target and destroy the blood vessels in the vascular lesion. Laser therapy can be effective for treating a variety of vascular lesions, including spider veins, varicose veins, and port-wine stains.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy: This method uses a broad-spectrum light to target and destroy the blood vessels in the vascular lesion. IPL therapy can be effective for treating a variety of vascular lesions, including spider veins, varicose veins, and hemangiomas.
Surgical excision: This method involves cutting out the vascular lesion and stitching the skin back together. Surgical excision may be recommended for larger or more complex vascular lesions.
The treatment for vascular lesions is typically performed on an outpatient basis, and most patients can return to their normal activities immediately following the procedure. The number of treatments required will depend on the type and severity of the vascular lesion, as well as the patient’s desired outcome.
Overall, the treatment for vascular lesions is safe and effective, and can help patients achieve smoother, more even-toned skin.
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FAQs
Who is a candidate
Downtime
How many treatments
Frequency
How to prepare for my treatment
Avoid dermal fillers within 2 weeks prior to treatment (in area being treated)
No makeup, lotions, deodorant on the day of your appointment (on the treatment area)
Avoid all alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy products (AHA/BHA), hydroquinone, retinol/retinoids, Tazorac, and Differin for 7 days before treatment
No aspirin 7 days prior to treatment
Suspend Accutane 2 months prior to treatment
Post Care
Do not pick, scratch or irritate areas treated as this will prevent potential scarring
Make sure to keep the treatment area clean, using cold water and gentle pressure. Follow the aftercare skincare regimen prescribed by your provider
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 5 days post treatment. You may apply 30 SPF+ 24 hours post treatment. Re-applying frequently
Avoid exercising for 72 hours post treatment
Avoid tanning beds and tanning products for 2 weeks post treatment (on the treatment area)
Avoid hot saunas, hot baths, hot showers, or sweating for 48 hours post treatment
Benefits of Treatment
Improves vascular activity
Protects healthy skin
Minimal discomfort
Boost Self confidence
Low maintenance
Cost effective
Fact vs Fiction
Who is not a candidate/Contraindications:
Raised moles, suspicious lesions, open lesions, undiagnosed lesions, healing problems, active infections, warts, hives (in area of treatment)
Herpetic lesions, cold sores (in area of treatment)
Tattoos, or permanent make-up (in area of treatment)
Medications contraindicated to sunlight (cyclines, gold treatments, Accutane/Isotretinoin, carotenoids, etc.), anti-coagulants, gold treatments, or St. John’s wort in the last year
Keloid scar formation
Autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Scleroderma, Vitiligo.
Permanent fillers particularly silicone (silicone insulates creating much heat) (in area of treatment)
History of seizures or light sensitivity
Retin-A and similar products 3 days before and 7 days after treatment (in area of treatment)
Pain Management
***All treatments are performed by a certified and highly trained laser technician under the supervision of a medical professional.
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