Vascular Lesion Laser (YAG)

Why Vein and Vascular Treatment?  

A non-invasive treatment that visibly improves:  

  • Leg Veins  

  • Facial Veins

  • Fine Capillaries/Telangiectasias

  • Cherry Angiomas

What is it?    

This vascular laser allows Dr. Moss to effectively treat spider veins, reticular veins (blue veins), broken capillaries, telangiectasias, rosacea, and cherry angiomas. Our unique technology enables optimal tailoring of the light source and energy to effectively target the vascular condition and cause it to fade away.

When will I see results? 

In many cases, improvement is seen immediately after treatment – full clearance of the veins might take several weeks as they slowly  fade away. In the case of multiple veins, 2-3 sessions in 6-8 weeks intervals may be needed. 

What can I expect after treatment? 

Immediately following treatment, darkening of the vessels will be apparent, with slight redness and swelling along the vessel. You should avoid hot baths and excessive physical exercise for 1-2 weeks following your treatment. However, you should be able to continue with your normal activities immediately.

Is it right for me?  

Vascular laser treatments are not suitable for everyone and may carry some risks. It is not suitable when you have active infections, viral, fungal or bacterial diseases, inflammatory skin conditions or skin cancer. Risks may include: redness, swelling, change of pigmentation and scarring.

How does it work? 

The YAG laser creates heat inside the blood vessels, which closes the vein’s walls, eventually causing the vein to disappear. The laser is very precise and only impacts the selected blood vessel and none of the surrounding skin. The YAG laser also enables cooling of your skin between pulses, which reduces the chance of skin damage, producing great results. 

The treatment  

Just before treatment, Dr. Moss will apply a thin layer of clear gel onto the treatment area. During treatment, we will treat the targeted veins by applying a few pulses on each blood vessel source. The treatment will take between 10-20 minutes, depending on the number of blood vessels being treated. During the treatment you may experience a stinging or burning sensation, but it is tolerable.