Laser for small facial veins and sun spots

Cosmetic Procedures

KTP laser targets hemoglobin and melanin found in the skin. Normal skin does not absorb the light frequency very well, making this an excellent treatment choice to help remove tiny facial veins, brown sun spots and freckles.

The treated areas have generally healed and disappeared within a week’s time. There may be some pink discoloration in its place for a week or two but it does go away leaving a very nice cosmetic result. Makeup may be used to cover the discoloration while it heals.

Because the procedure may be uncomfortable for some people, we offer an anesthetic cream that can be purchased prior to the day of the procedure. Call for a free cosmetic consultation to gain details on your specific treatment requirements and price.

KTP laser treatment

Lasers can be used for the treatment of various dermatological conditions depending on the wavelength, pulse characteristics, and fluence (energy output) of the laser.

The following skin disorders may be treated with KTP lasers using an US Federal Drug Agency (FDA)-approved machine, such as Aura™ KTP laser (Laserscope Inc., California, USA).

KTP laser is useful in the treatment of superficial hemangiomas and a variety of acquired cutaneous vascular lesions, including telangiectasis, cherry angiomas and poikiloderma of Civatte.

KTP lasers are particularly effective for freckles, pigmentation (melasma), lentigos and removal of raised spots such as seborrhoeic keratoses, dermatosis papulosa nigra and skin tags.

It is important that the correct diagnosis has been made prior to treatment with KTP lasers, particularly when pigmented lesions are targeted, to avoid mistreatment of skin cancer such as melanoma.

The patient should wear eye protection, consisting of an opaque covering or goggles, throughout treatment.

Treatment with the KTP laser consists of placing a hand piece against the surface of the skin and activating the laser. Many patients describe each pulse to feel like the snapping of a rubber band against the skin.

Topical anaesthetic may be applied to the area, but is not usually necessary.

Immediately following treatment, an ice pack may be applied to soothe the treated area.

Care should be taken in the first few days following treatment to avoid scrubbing the area, and/or use of abrasive skin cleansers.

A bandage or patch may help to prevent abrasion of the treated area.

During the course of treatment patients should protect the area from sun exposure to reduce the risk of postinflammatory pigmentation.

After treatment, loose clothing should be worn to avoid rubbing, the treated area should not exposed. Swimming, saunas, hot baths and contact sports should be avoided until the treated area is healed.

Check with your Dermatologist for recommendations, diagnosis and treatment.