169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-798-5991
Laser technology has made great strides in the treatment of
cosmetic blemishes caused by vascular changes or abnormalities.
Everything from large port-wine stains and little cherry spots to
spider veins on the legs and face can now be significantly faded,
if not completely erased, by the beams of light these remarkable
instruments produce. And, as importantly, there is now little risk
of the scarring, bruising, or loss of pigmentation that other
lasers and technologies can cause.
Gone forever is the necessity to suffer any embarrassment or
self-consciousness because of a vascular blemish.
Understanding Vascular Lesions
Vascular lesions (blemishes) come in all shapes and sizes and
have a variety of causes. Port-wine stains, for example, are
congenital overgrowths of small blood vessels in the skin. Facial
and other spider veins (telangiectasias) are a normal part of aging
or can be caused by hormonal changes, skin disease, or even sun
damage.
In the past, the only remedy for vascular lesions was to cover
them with make-up. More recently, treatments have emerged, like
electrodessication, sclerotherapy, dermabrasion, and similar
techniques, but results are unpredictable, and many leave a scar or
a visible white, unpigmented area.
VersaPulse®, the New Treatment Option
Now, the new VersaPulse® Aesthetic Laser, is a state-of-the-art
system specially designed to treat the full range of vascular
lesions.
The VersaPulse Advantage
The VersaPulse Aesthetic Laser produces short, adjustable pulses
of light to treat a wide variety of vessel diameters at various
skin depths. The adjustable pulses minimize the risk of purplish
bruising (purpura).
The special VersaSpot Chilled Tip™ cools the skin during
treatment, enhancing patient comfort. The entire treatment involves
no incisions.
What You Can Expect
Laser treatments for vascular lesions depend on the quantity,
size, and depth of the vessels. Patients with cherry angiomas, and
facial or leg spider veins usually need between one and three 15 -
30-minute sessions. Patients with port-wine stains may need three
or more sessions. Treatments are usually spaced 6 - 12 weeks apart
and are performed in the Lourdes Ophthalmology Surgery / Laser
Treatment Center.
The laser treatment itself feels like tiny pin pricks or
numerous small snaps with a rubberband. Most patients do not
require anesthesia during the procedure. Topical or local
anesthesia is provided for those who do.
The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser
session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent
of treatment. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may
include redness, light crusting, or tenderness, all of which
disappear in a short time. Your physician will be happy to tell you
more about your treatment and what you can expect.
For more information, call Lourdes
Ophthalmology Surgery / Laser Treatment Center at
607-798-5991.
