Removal of vascular "stars" on the face with a laser

Different ways of strengthening blood vessels, including mesotherapy , massage and applying medical formulations, are ineffective. They serve as a good prevention of the appearance of telangiectasias, but they can not eliminate existing defects. Therefore, dermatologists advise the removal of the vascular "stars" on the face with a laser. This method is not only effective, but also safe, as it does not damage surrounding tissues and does not violate local blood circulation.

Can I remove the vascular "stars" on my face with a laser?

The essence of the described procedure is the targeted exposure to light, which emits a laser apparatus. The rays quickly heat the treated areas, which causes the blood to clot, and the walls of the affected vessels are glued together. Subsequently, they dissipate without a trace.

Accordingly, it is possible to completely remove the vascular "stars" on the face with a laser. Moreover, this is the only way to permanently cope with this problem in one or more sessions.

How is the treatment of vascular "stars" on the face of a laser?

There are several types of equipment used to remove telangiectasias:

1. Photo-system Sciton. The device is used to eliminate "wine spots" and dilated vessels due to rosacea. Its advantage - for 1 flash you can process a large area of ​​the skin.
2. Diode laser. The device is suitable only for the therapy of damage to venous "mesh", having a blue color.
3. Neodymium laser. Multifunctional equipment, additionally equipped with a cooling system, which protects the skin from overheating and prevents the occurrence of burns. Removing the vascular asterisks with a neodymium laser is considered to be the most effective, since with its help any telangiectasia can be cured, regardless of their color, size and location.

After the choice of technology, preparation for the procedure begins:

1. Do not sunbathe for 2 weeks, even when going out to the street, apply sunscreen with SPF from 35 units to face.
2. Refuse to visit the sauna or sauna, solarium.
3. Avoid overheating of the skin.

It is also important to check whether there are any contraindications to the session:

• systemic pathology of connective tissue;
• epilepsy;
• diabetes;
• chronic diseases in the acute stage;
• pregnancy, lactation;
• acute infections and inflammatory diseases;
• taking antibiotics and other drugs that have photosensitizing abilities;
• tumors and precancerous conditions;
• active treatment of skin pathologies;
• chemical peeling, visit to the solarium or natural sunbathing less than 2 weeks ago;
• tendency to scar tissue.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Cleaning, disinfection of the skin.
2. Applying an anesthetic cream (usually not required).
3. Eye protection with special glasses.
4. Laser flash treatment of desired areas.

Small vessels, up to 1 mm in diameter, are removed from the first time. Larger telangiectasias require 2-6 events.

Consequences after removing the vascular "stars" on the face with a laser

Immediately after irradiation, the skin on the treated areas turns red. Hyperemia usually passes independently for 1-2 days. In rare cases, the epidermis burns a little, and crusts form on its surface. They can not be disrupted, within 2 weeks they will go down. To speed up this process it is possible, if daily apply Pantenol or Bepanten.

Other consequences and side effects considered method does not. Only it is necessary to strictly adhere to the recommendations of a dermatologist and follow the regime after laser exposure:

1. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 14 days.
2. Refrain from intense physical activity and work (2 weeks).
3. Do not wipe the treated areas with alcohol containing agents for at least 3 days.
4. Do not go to saunas, solariums and baths a month.
5. Regularly use cream with SPF.