Haemangiomas and angiomas removal using lasers

What do haemangiomas and angiomas look like?

Vascular lesions of the face skin are formed by skin blood vessels. These blood vessels are usually much larger, or their number is abnormally large.

• Spider angiomas – red formations that look just like little stars
• “Cherry angiomas” – raised-up, round, red formations

Spider angiomas

“Cherry angiomas”

What are the advantages of treating haemangiomas and angiomas using lasers or IPL?

Combining the newest laser and IPL techniques, the advantages are obvious:

• Perfect and permanent results – combining the newest technologies, you will get the best results, even in the most complicated cases
• It’s a very gentle kind of treatment – anesthesia is usually not needed
• It’s a very simple kind of treatment – minimal discoloration and swelling after treatment, minimal care after treatment
• Comfort – the treatment is non-invasive and lasts only few minutes

How do the advanced kinds of treatment used in GK Clinic work?

The modern, new impulse light and laser technologies used nowadays affect every blood vessel by a special amount of energy that has a minimal affect on the skin surrounding the target. During this kind of treatment, laser or light energy is directed straight to the chosen capillary or blood vessel by special equipment. This energy (heat) is absorbed by the blood vessel and then its walls stick together irreversibly. Combined variable laser and IPL techniques affect blood vessels of different diameters at different depths of the skin. Therefore, this treatment can be used for very difficult cases which could not be corrected before.

Are you a good candidate for this treatment?

GK Clinic specialist will inspect and examine your vascular formations before the treatment using special optical equipment. Our specialist will also look through the entire history of your life and find out how long you have had these formations. We will also need to determine your skin type, and other diseases or treatments that were used before. We will consider your general condition and explain our treatment and prognostic results.
Our specialist will also choose the most suitable and effective individual plan of treatment for you.

How is laser or IPL treatment performed?

Treatment differs according to characteristics, localization and the spread of vascular lesions. Your doctor will direct laser or IPL beam using a special headpiece of the device to the lesion. Anesthesia is not usually needed. Some patients feel a light prick or heat during the procedure.

Does the recovery period require any special care?

Discomfort is minimal after this procedure. The results depend on the method of treatment chosen by the doctor. Following some types of lasers or IPL treatment, a light swelling or redness may appear, but it lasts no longer than a few hours. Special ointment should be applied on the operated area, and it is also recommended to avoid sunlight or use special sun protection. It is recommended to avoid factors that might influence thedilation of blood vessels – bathhouse, solarium, intensive exercising, alcohol, etc. for 10-14 days following this procedure.

How many procedures do you need?

One procedure is usually enough. More procedures might be applied in the cases of complicated vascular lesions.

How can you find out if you are a good candidate for this treatment?

You just have to ask our doctor. If you have any questions, please contact our GK Clinic by phone at (+370) 5 255 33 53 and arrange a private consultation. After a short examination, our doctor will decide if you are a good candidate.