Vascular lesions, or blood vessels, are lesions most commonly found on the facial area, especially on or around the nose. We use have been very successful in the treatment of these lesions with a laser, called the HGM cosmetic laser.

“How does the laser work?”
Lasers work well on broken blood vessels because the visible components of blood absorb the energy of the laser. When this occurs, the vessels which make up the lesion blanche and disappear.

“Does it hurt?”
The common description of the feeling of the laser is one of a burning sensation and may be uncomfortable for some patients. In those cases, we can give a topical anesthetic to numb the area prior to treatment for a pain-free experience. The procedure is very quick however, and most patients find no need for anesthetic.

“What is the recovery like?”
Basically, there is no down-time. You will be red in the area immediately after the procedure, which disappears in the first day on most patients. Some may experience slight scabbing or crusting in the area treated. In some cases the result is immediate while others take place over time. More than one treatment may be required.