"Broken" blood vessels gradually appear on the face as a result of sun-exposure, Rosacea, heredity, or a combination of these factors. Patients are sometimes concerned about giving the impression of being heavy drinkers. Camouflage of the blood vessels with make-up becomes increasingly time-consuming and difficult. These blood vessels can be significantly improved, if not completely removed, by non-invasive treatments with the Coolglide laser. This state-of-the-art laser is used in the office and selectively targets the blood vessels in the skin without breaking the skin surface. The treatment is followed by mild swelling and pinkness for 1-2 days. The blood vessels gradually improve resulting in significant improvement after a single treatment. Further improvement is achieved with additional treatments, which are spaced 6 weeks apart. With the blood vessels removed, the original appearance of the skin without "broken" blood vessels is restored.
"Spider angiomas" which commonly occur in children and in some women after a pregnancy are also effectively treated with the Coolglide laser.
"Portwine stains" in children and adults respond very well to the versapulse laser. The laser is highly effective for port wine stains on the face. Those on the other parts of the body respond well, but the lower the location on the body; e.g. the leg, the more difficult they are to eradicate completely.
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