Laser Treatment of Veins & Redness

The ClearScan Vascular Laser ClearScan is a new laser using infrared energy and a new standard for the treatment of many skin conditions. ClearScan allows your physician or medical skin care specialist to precisely treat visible vessels, broken capillaries, spider veins, vascular lesions and discoloration of your skin. Your treatment will be tailored to match your skin condition and desired result.

What conditions can be treated?

Broken Capillaries
Facial Veins
Rosacea
Redness
Spider Veins
Telangiactasia

What will the ClearScan laser do?

Your physician or skin care specialist will use ClearScan to restore your skin’s youthful color. Broken capillaries and other visible vascular structures will be gently eliminated from the visible layers of your skin’s surface. ClearScan has the ability to provide a treatment that is optimized to your skin condition. Unwanted vessels will be preferentially heated by the laser energy and become less noticeable.

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What areas can be treated?

All skin areas can be treated. Popular areas are the face, neck, chest and legs.

Is there a risk?

There is little risk in the treatment of benign conditions. In some cases repeat treatment will be necessary depending on your response to the treatment and the desired results.

How many treatments are necessary? Is treatment permanent?

Depending on the severity of the condition, multiple treatments may be required. Improvement generally lasts for several years, but over time new veins will develop, requiring a touch-up treatment at a later date.

What will happen during the procedure?

Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. ClearScan’s laser beam will be delivered to the area of your skin being treated. You may briefly feel a warm or hot sensation as the laser pulses are preferentially absorbed in the unwanted vessels, heating and destroying them. Your procedure may take a few minutes to half an hour depending on the size of the area to be treated.

Will it be uncomfortable?

There will be a little discomfort, however this varies from patient to patient and depends on the depth of the treatment. There is no need for anesthesia and your physician or skin care specialist will discuss your options to properly manage any discomfort from the treatment. There should be no post-treatment discomfort.

What should I expect after treatment?

Your skin will have a pink or red color that will resolve over time. You will need to avoid direct sun exposure, or use a sun block of at least SPF 30 when outdoors.

How long will it take to recover?

Your healing time will depend upon your actual treatment. There is virtually no downtime and you may resume moderate activity immediately. Your physician or skin care specialist can answer questions about temporary changes to your skin color and how they may be camouflaged.

What aftercare will I need?

It is important to follow your physician’s instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them. This will minimize your risk for inflammation or redness and ensure the shortest response time. Any vessels or pigment denatured by the laser will be reabsorbed by your body over a period of time in a natural cleaning process. Small capillaries may become invisible almost immediately since they will no longer contain blood flow. Your skin will be sensitive to ultra-violet light and you must avoid direct sun exposure.