Laser Removal of Vascular Lesions

 

Our laser machine uses either long-pulsed Nd:YAG crystal alone (1064 nm) or sequential mode utilising both long-pulsed 755 & 1064 wavelengths to remove some cases of vascular lesions, such as broken capillaries, poikiloderma of civatte, rosacea, erythrosis, telangiectasias, spider veins, spider nevi, thread veins, cherry angiomas, hemangiomas, red moles, port-wine stains, & some other vascular blemish.

Results or efficacy depend on colours, diameters and depths of the vessels to be treated. Note to therapist: The clinical end point of this procedure is just disappearance of red capillary, not blanching. Blanching of treated red capillaries, or treated red capillaries turning whitish indicate overtreatment.

Recurring of the vascular lesions is highly possible especially in the legs, when comparing to face, neck, chest & décolletage. This is due to movement because we use our legs, but not the chest, to walk.

 

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For treatment of venous malformations, blue veins, varicose veins, venulectasias, blue reticular veins,  or leg veins, search for sclerotherapy.

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The key to get the best value for your money & the optimal result is to strictly follow the instructions below.

Before booking,  please contact us to discuss about your health information if you have at least one of the following health conditions:

This treatments aren't for everyone. Please click here to see the list.

-- People with the following health conditions must avoid this treatment: active skin disease, immunosuppression, implanted Pacemakers, lack of skin/temperature sensation, keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring, poor peripheral perfusion, history of skin cancer, during hormonal therapy or any infectious diseases.

-- A certificate from your doctor is required before commencing this treatment when you have suffered from at least one of the following health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy, moles in area to be treated, metal implants in body (eg birth control IUD, metal staples in the chest, screws, pins or plates to repair broken bones or etc.), haemophilia, pregnancy, trying to conceive, during breastfeeding, on blood thinning medications or recovering from a recent operation (of less than 6 months).

-- A certificate from your medical doctor is required before I can treat your moles or pigment-producing skin cells to prove that you have had those areas checked and they are not cancerous. 

It is important that the correct diagnosis has been made by MD prior to the treatment to avoid mistreatment of skin cancers.

-- Avoid any laser treatments when your skin is still inflamed or sensitive, such as from recently physical exfoliation, chemical peeling and etc. 

-- This laser cannot treat tattooed areas and permanent makeup.

-- Photosensitivity can be induced by your genetic inheritance and/or certain substances.

Increased photosensitivity to light therapies, including this procedure, can occur when taking certain substances. In the present & in the last 6 months, have you been using the following substances? (Click here to see non-exhaustive list)

The list are examples of photosensitising/photosensitive substances that can induce photosensitivity and can make your skin sensitive to light including laser light and sunlight.

These substances are some medications, herbals, supplements, vitamins and/or cosmetic products (either via ingestion, topical application, inhalation and/or injection) you are currently using and/or you have been using within the last 6 months. 

Exposure to light, these medication may induce hyper-, hypo-pigmentation, dermatitis, blister or burn.

Laser can be performed when clients stay off such medication for at least its 1/2 life or longer when it is out of their body system.

Clients are advised to consult their doctors before stop their medications. 

Clients are also advised to stay off such medication 7 days after each light-based therapy.

*** Please inform us of any changes of your health condition and medications when booking and before the treatment. ***

 

 

BEFORE COMING TO EACH APPOINTMENT:

- Please DO NOT take aspirin or ibuprofen (such as Advil) at least 24 hrs before and after the treatment.

- Please DO NOT use numbing cream cause it makes capillaries disappear, thus we cannot treat you because we cannot see them.

- Please DO NOT consume any coffee, caffeine or energy drinks for at least 4 hrs before the treatment. This increases your pain level.

- Please wear loose clothing for area you wish to be treated. Clothes made from natural fabric such as cotton or linen are preferred.

- Please have such skin area clean and free from moisturiser, make-up, deodorant, perfume and etc. before starting the treatment and at least 72 hrs after the treatment.

- Please do not wear any metals such as jewellery in the areas you wish to be treated.

- No sunburn, tanning or artificial tanning in the area you wish to be treated.

 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

- The client must wear the right eye protection throughout treatment.

- When light beam hitting your skin, you will feel like a hot rubber-band snap, without any lingering pain or heat. But the sensation will cease as soon as the laser pulses stop firing. Your skin should cool down almost immediately. If it feels extremely hot and is not cooling down, you MUST alert your therapist immediately.

- There may be some swelling (oedema) after treatment, but it will be minimal and resolves quickly.

- Some erythema (redness) may be present and could last for a day or two.

- Multiple sessions may be required, minimum 4 weeks apart between each session.

 

 

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT:

- Care must be taken 72 hrs following treatment

*** LEAVE THE TREATED AREA ALONE & DO AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE TREATMENT. DO NOT stretch or move your skin from side to side & up or down (please do not move your skin leave it alone!) in attempt to see what has been done. ***

- For at least 72 hrs following treatment, instead of DO NOT WASH, please wash your face or other treated area SUPER gently by tapping & NOT rubbing

*** Blood is encouraged to flow back to the treated area every time it moves. Moving treated skin will greatly undermine the treatment.***

- Aviod excessive heat/sweating and anything that raises body temperature for first 72 hours after the procedure. Cold or Lukewarm shower (& Avoid HOT baths/showers)

- Do not exercise for at least 72 hrs after the treatment.

- To prevent infection, the treated area should not be exposed. No swimming, saunas, hot baths and contact sports until the treated area is healed.

- Avoid sources of friction and rubbing on treated area/site for 72 hours after the procedure. Please wear loose clothing. Do not wear tight/chafing cloths.

- Please wear sunblock at all time. But at least 72 hrs after the treatment, apply this carefully & DO NOT rub the area.

Mineral or physical sunscreens (those containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as main ingredient) are better than those containing other chemicals or organic compounds. The reason is that mineral sunscreens reflect sunlight, blocking it from absorbing into our skin, whereas other sunscreens allow light to absorb into our skin.

 

- About 72 hrs after the treatment you can resume your regular routine.

- Please DO NOT scratch if scabs. Let them fall naturally, interference of scabs can lead to scarring.

- Avoid sun exposure at least 4-6 weeks pre- and post- procedure.

 

HOW DOES IT WORK:

The chromophores, oxyhemoglobin in red blood cells & water within blood vessels, can absorb light of certain wavelengths and turn it into heat in order to destruct blood vessels, our target.

Unlike many other popular laser machines, our Duetto MT Evo can emit single mode of long-pulsed 1064 nm or sequential mode of both 755 nm & then 1064 nm to remove/reduce some cases of vascular lesions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR SERVICE CHARGES:

FREE initial consultation without any treatments/procedures.

Minimum charge per session is $35 for first 5 minutes,
then it is $2.75 per minute.

15% discount is applied for a session of at least 30 minutes or longer.

 

For examples:

$35 for a treatment session of 3 minutes
$35 for a treatment session of 5 minutes
$48 for a treatment session of 10 minutes <= [= 35 + (2.75x5)]
$62 for a treatment session of 15 minutes <= [= 35 + (2.75x10)]

$76 for a treatment session of 20 minutes <= [= 35 + (2.75x15)]
$88 for a treatment session of 30 minutes <= [= 35 + (2.75x25)] x .85

If you find cheaper prices elsewhere within 25 km radius, we will provide price match guarantee for this capillary reduction by laser but the competitor's offered price must be valid at the time of your treatment appointment, and we will need to validate this.

For full info regarding our payment terms & conditions, please click here.

 

 

 

 

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