VASCULAR LESION TREATMENT
 

   Spider veins (telangiectasia) are broken and dilated blood vessels. They are quite common in women, but may also develop in men. Telangiectasia often appear after summer as a result of sun overexposure, after sauna, solarium or even after strenuous exercise. The condition may also be induced by considerable temperature fluctuations in winter. Heredity is a major factor in developing the condition too. In some cases small but numerous telangiectasies form a uniform erythema, likely to exacerbate in the presence of favourable factors. Both telangiectasies and erythematous lesions are regarded as the first (initial) phase of rosacea. The development of a full-fledged rosacea may be impeded by an early treatment of vascular lesions.

Telangiectatic lesions are treated using the Ascepion diode laser emitting green light at 532 nm. Its power ranges from 0.5 to 5.0 W. The laser light gently heats the vessel and seals it shut.
Erythematous lesions (vessels with a diameter below 0.3 mm) are treated with the ELOS intense pulsed light technology. The light can be delivered at a range of 550 – 900nm. It ensures penetration at various depths and is absorbed mainly by hemoglobin and, to some extent, by melanin. Vascular lesions are more pronounced after the treatment and then fade gradually. Usually 3 to 6 treatments are required.
Some lesions necessitate the application of both laser and intense pulsed light. Post-treatment care involves putting on moisturizing creams and sunscreens.