The target of the laser vascular treatment is the hemoglobin, which is the colour of the blood. The laser beam catches this colour and dissolves the veins or vessels. We are able to treat leg spider veins, facial veins/capillaries, cherry angiomas and port-wine stains.
This non-invasive laser vascular treatment is a safe, effective treatment for leg veins, unsightly redness and facial veins including; facial telangiectasias (spider veins), Rosacea and birthmarks. Usually recommended in a series of 3 treatments.
PRIOR TO LASER VASCULAR TREATMENT
✔️ No sun exposure for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
✔️ No self tanner creams or sprays on the are being treated.
PAIN PREVENTION
✔️ Take 2 Tylenols 30 minutes before treatment (do not take Advil, Aspirin or Ibuprofen (these make blood thinner, increasing the chance of bruising).
✔️ Zensa Topical Anaesthetic should be applied on the target area 1 hour before the treatment (thin layer) and covered with saran wrap.
✔️ Treatment can be more painful a week prior to your period and first four days (due to hormonal misbalance).
BRUISING PREVENTION
✔️ Orally Arnica Homeopathic pills or Bromenlane (pineapple enzyme) 3-4 days prior to the treatment.
✔️ Topically apply Arnica cream to target area 2 tines/day to aid in healing after treatment.
POST LASER VASCULAR TREATMENT
✔️ Local swelling, bruising, blistering, redness and heat in the area treated are common.
✔️ Ice packs or wet cold towels on treated area may be applied.
✔️ No sun exposure 2 weeks after treatment. It may leaf to pigmentation where the vein was treated.
✔️ Do not heat up your body with hot baths or sauna for 2 weeks.Avoid vigorous exercises (at ;east for 4 days). Fast walking is ok.
✔️ Blisters are a possibility, treat by applying Polysporin and don't pick the scabs up.
POST CARE FOR FACIAL TREATMENT
✔️ Swelling can last up to 2 weeks after treatment.
✔️ May take a antihistamine to help with swelling.
✔️ Blistering are also possible on the face treat with Polysporin.
✔️ Do not apply arnica cream to the face. It can be drying to the skin.
✔️ To prevent the swelling: sleep with an elevated head and reduce water consumption after 6pm prior to sleep.
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