Quick, comfortable and effective treatment of vascular, pigmented and cutaneous lesions.
How does the laser work?
A laser generates an intense beam of light that can selectively target a treatment site. The laser light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin (bright red blood cells carrying oxygen) and melanin (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact.
What is a vascular lesion?
A vascular lesion is formed by abnormally large or numerous blood vessels located directly under the surface of the skin. These vessels may be visible through the skin and may result in red spots or visible blood vessels under the skin.
What is a pigmented lesion?
Melanin is the dark pigment present in skin and is produced by melanocytes. Pigmented lesions occur when an abundance of melanocytes are found in the skin. Lesions may be flat or slightly raised.
What conditions are treated with the VariLite laser?
Vascular Lesions:
Facial Telangiectasia – surface veins caused by dilation of capillary vessels or arterioles
Cherry Angiomas – slightly raised, red lesions
Spider Angiomas – slightly raised, red spider-like lesions
Scar Neovascularization – redness that may appear in or around a scar
Rosacea – red facial lesions around the nose and cheeks causing a sunburn look
Spider Veins – small, superficial purple or red veins stretching like a web under the skin, often
appearing on legs
Pigmented Lesions
Lentigines – flat, brown spots on the skin: present on skin with frequent sun exposure – most common on the face, hands or other sun exposed areas
Freckles – brown spots on the skin; common on people with fair skin
Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra – small black raised lesions seen primarily on people of Asian or African descent
Cutaneous Lesions
Keratoses – slightly elevated pigmented lesions often found on the back and hands
Warts – skin-colored growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin
Skin tags – small and elevated What should a patient expect during treatment?
Treatment may vary depending upon patient characteristics and the area being treated. An individual treatment program will be developed by our R.N.’s. Treatment sessions may take up to 1 hour. Patients are advised to remove make-up on the area to be treated and to avoid tanning prior to scheduling a treatment. You will be placed in a reclined position and asked to wear special goggles to protect your eyes from the intense beam of laser light. The R.N. will use a pen-like hand piece to direct a beam of laser light to the lesion. Some patients report feeling a slight stinging sensation during treatment. A cool air system is used to minimize discomfort.
What should a patient expect after treatment?
Some redness may occur in the treatment area immediately following treatment; however, it should subside within several hours. Some swelling may also be experienced and will go away in 1-2 days. Unlike older technologies, VariLite treatment usually does not cause any purple skin discoloration or bruised appearance to the treated skin. Pigmented lesions will darken and flake off in 1-3 weeks. Final treatment results should be evident 10-14 days after treatment for vascular lesions and within 2-3 weeks after treatment for pigmented lesions. In the meantime, normal activities can be resumed with only a slight redness evident at the treatment area. Make-up may be used to cover the treatment area.
How will I know if laser treatment is right for me?
We offer a complimentary consultation with one of our R.N.’s or you may call our office to simply obtain more information.
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