Laser coagulation is a medical technique that rapidly supplant in the medicine cryodestruction and electrocoagulation. This method at high efficiency allows minimizing the traumatic effect on the body tissues in the treatment of such pathologies as:
- hemangiomas, wine spots;
- couperose, spider veins ;
- phlebeurysm;
- hemorrhoids;
- cervical erosion;
- retinal dystrophy ;
- pigment spots, etc.
The procedure is carried out using a special device that generates laser radiation, which is regulated depending on the pathology in terms of intensity and length of the rays. The rays penetrate into the tissues to a certain depth, heat and coagulate (fold) the pathological elements. The surrounding healthy tissues are not affected.
Laser retina coagulation
Laser coagulation is recommended for degenerative retinal pathologies and for complex treatment of retinal vascular lesions, namely:
- retinal vascular dystrophy;
- hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy;
- angiomatosis;
- age-related changes in the retina;
- vascular ruptures;
- thrombosis of the central vein of the retina;
- penetration of vitreous fluid under the retina;
- presence of tumors, etc.
With the help of this method, it is possible to avoid the subsequent progression of pathological changes and detachment of the retina. Strengthening the retina with a laser can also be performed in pregnant women with myopia, when there are significant degenerative changes in the retina, which threaten the risk of retinal detachment during childbirth.
Laser coagulation of the retina is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Duration of manipulation, as a rule, is about 20 minutes. After a short rest and medical examination, the patient can return to the usual way of life. In some cases, it may be necessary to re-conduct the procedure.
The method is contraindicated in such cases:
- severe blushing or redness of the eye;
- low visual acuity;
- a large number of newly formed vessels of the iris;
- marked hemorrhages in the fundus;
- severe degrees of opacity of the back of the vitreous.
Laser coagulation of varicose veins
Endovenous (endovasal) laser coagulation of veins - a method of treatment of varicose veins, including neglected forms with trophic ulcers, which is performed without making cuts, does not require hospitalization and special preparation of the patient. Just a couple of hours after the manipulation, which is carried out under local anesthesia, you can return home and continue with normal activity. For some time after this, it will only be necessary to wear a special compression stocking.
Laser coagulation of varicose veins can not be performed in several cases:
- thrombophilia;
- chronic ischemia of lower extremities;
- Obesity, which prevents the subsequent wearing of compression knitwear;
- presence of inflammatory foci in the zone of intervention;
- infectious processes in the acute phase.
Laser coagulation of vessels on the face
Laser coagulation of vessels on the face, as well as other areas of the body, allows you to remove small vessels and significantly reduce the size of large painless and without injuring surrounding tissues. As a rule, patients turn to get rid of the spider veins on the wings of the nose, cheekbones, nose,
The course of treatment can be from 1 to 3 procedures with an interval of about 2 to 6 weeks. During the procedure, the patient does not experience uncomfortable sensations. In the future, the skin will require some care. The procedure can not be performed in such cases:
- presence of oncological diseases;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- fresh tan;
- diabetes;
- dermatological diseases.