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Vascular Lasers Vancouver
Vascular lasers are a category of non-invasive laser treatments offered at our Dermapure clinics in Vancouver. They deliver targeted light energy at wavelengths preferentially absorbed by haemoglobin in the small visible vessels at the surface of the skin, gradually fading those vessels while preserving the surrounding tissue.
Vascular lasers can help address persistent redness, visible capillaries, ruby angiomas, the appearance of small spider veins on the face, and the redness associated with conditions such as couperose or rosacea, on the face, neck, décolleté and selected body areas. The treatment may be received as a single session or planned in a series for diffuse concerns, and can be paired with complementary in-clinic options such as IPL or sclerotherapy for the legs, depending on individual goals.
Because every patient’s skin, vascular concerns and medical history are different, vascular lasers at our Dermapure clinics in Vancouver always begin with a personalized consultation. Together with your specialist, you will assess whether a vascular laser is the most appropriate option for you and discuss a realistic treatment plan, the expected results and the possible side effects. Book your personalized consultation with our team in Vancouver.
Local clinics offering Vascular Lasers
Dermapure North Vancouver Westview
What to Expect During Your Session
Preliminary Skin Cleansing
Protective Eyewear
Application of a Protective Gel
Setting Parameters
Delivery of Light
Cleaning and Application of Specialty Products
Removing the gel-when applicable-and cleaning the skin signals the end of a session. To calm the heat sensation and to protect the skin, a moisturizer is carefully applied to the entire treatment area, followed by a mineral sunscreen. Occasionally, and at the discretion of staff, skin may be left in the open air to recover, which is most often the case for the treatment of pigment spots.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
It normally takes between 2 and 5 sessions with minimum one-month intervals to see optimal results, depending on your skin’s initial condition. This is due to your skin’s built-in memory-it remembers lesions as far back as 10 years. It is therefore important to combine the therapeutic effects of light to help improve your complexion and to significantly correct spots. Subsequently, a light yearly maintenance session will ensure that your results are preserved over time.
Contraindications
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should postpone this type of treatment, as well as anyone who has been exposed to sunlight in the months before or after each session. Sunbeds/tanning booths, the use of self-tanning products and photo-sensitizing medication are all forbidden.
