Laser vascular treatment is safely used to target the pigments chromophores with the help of the selection of appropriate wavelength, pulse duration, and energy setting.
Vascular lesions are described as abnormal overgrowth of capillaries, arteries, veins, lymphatics, or combinations of these. It can be benign or malignant. Vascular tumors are characterized by their continuous growth while benign vascular lesions are constant in size. Benign vascular lesions can be congenital such as birthmarks or acquired throughout age as spider veins and varicose veins. Benign vascular lesions can be treated safely and effectively using lasers.
Vascular lasers target the chromophores of blood vessels and pigments to heat them which leads to their destruction. The laser types and parameters must be carefully selected to achieve the best results while being harmless to the surrounding tissue.
A long-wavelength appears to be safer, as it is absorbed by the hemoglobin of the vascular lesion while being safe on the melanin of the skin (which requires a shorter wavelength). Long-wavelength is more efficient for deep vascular lesions while shorter wavelength is more suitable for superficial ones.
Pulse duration depends on the thermal relaxation time of the chromophore which is the required time for the targeted tissue to lose half of the raised temperature after laser treatment. To limit the damage, the pulse duration must be less or equal to the thermal relaxation time. The large vessels will require a longer pulse duration than the small ones.
Treatment of vascular lesions includes lasers such as Nd: YAG, diode lasers, light energy as IPL, or a combination of both.
The main goal of vascular laser treatment is to destroy the hemoglobin in the targeted lesions through the heat while being safe for the surrounding tissues. It can be used in the following conditions:
Average Cost
$270
Price Range
$90 to $450
Vascular lasers specifically target the hemoglobin chromophores in the blood vessels to produce heat to destroy the targeted vascular lesion. The process is easy and safe and classified as an outpatient procedure. Hospitalization is required only if the treatment involves a laser combined with other surgical procedures. The treatment steps are as follows:
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Who are the best candidates for Vascular Specific Laser Treatment?
Persons suffering from a benign overgrowth of the blood vessels including capillaries, veins, arteries, and lymphatics.
What are the potential side effects of vascular lasers?
It may include temporary redness, discomfort, swelling, bruising, and sensitivity to light. They usually disappear within a week except for the redness which may persist for 6 months.
Are there any reasons not to treat with vascular Lasers?
It is contraindicated to go on with vascular laser treatment if you are: pregnant, lactation, have a history of keloid scarring, and on some medications such as anticoagulants, and isotretinoin.