more about vein and sunspot treatment
intense pulsed light (ipl) and laser offer fast and effective treatment of facial thread veins, leg veins up to 3mm in diameter, rosacea, port wine stains, spider neavi, sunspots, and other signs of ageing which can so easily cause you to lose confidence and feel unhappy about your appearance. Many of these treatments achieve remarkably fast, almost instant results, even after the first treatment.
how does it work?
ipl and laser systems release precisely controlled short pulses of filtered light which are absorbed by the blood vessel, heating it to a point where it is destroyed. following treatment the vessels quickly clear and are re-absorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original mark.
how is the treatment carried out?
first, you will be asked to put on glasses to protect your eyes.
a layer of chilled gel is applied to the treatment area to guide the light into the skin. then the light applicator is placed onto the skin and a short pulse of light is released. the applicator is then moved to the next area, and the process is repeated until the whole area is treated. the chilled gel is then removed and the area cooled.
will it work for me?
yes. fair skin is the easiest to treat, but our equipment is so advanced that it has pre-programmed settings to maximise results for a wide range of different skin types.
does it hurt?
no aneasthesia is needed, and most people describe the feeling as quite acceptable, rather like a very quick pin prick.
is it safe?
most clients experience no side effects, and any skin redness and warming usually disappears in just a few hours. we always treat a small test area before your full treatments, so we can be sure that you won't have any adverse reactions.
what should i expect to happen after the treatment?
redness and a slight warming sensation are normal after treatment, and a cooling pack will be applied to your skin to ease these. the treated vessels should fade quickly, and some disappear immediately.
how many treatments will i need?
anywhere from 1 to 5 treatments will achieve maximum results, and treatments should be carried out every 4 to 6 weeks.
how long does each treatment take?
treatments typically take between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the area being treated..
the consultation procedure
before any treatment you will have a full consultation with one of our specialist team. this consultation identifies your own expectations and provides a clear and complete explanation of the treatment. your medical history is taken to confirm suitability for treatment. a written informed consent is obtained and a test patch is treated to confirm there are no adverse reactions of the treatment.
any other questions?
our specialist team are here for you, and will answer any questions and concerns you have. we want your experience at ukskinclinics to be relaxing and enjoyable and to give you the results you want.
