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VersaPulse® Aesthetic
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CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES - A LITTLE BEAM OF LIGHT CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE ... Pigmented Lesions We're all born with birthmarks (benign pigmented lesions), even if it's only a few freckles. Some of us are born with more prominent pigmented lesions, such as cafe-au-lait spots, that can be cosmetically troublesome if on the face, neck or some other visible area. Age spots (solar lentigines), too can be cosmetically bothersome. They're caused by excessive exposure to the sun, and most adults eventually get them. Some women acquire unwanted pigmented lesions from the hormonal changes caused by pregnancy or birth control pills. There used to be little you could do about pigmented lesions. But now laser technology has revolutionized treatment so that many pigmented lesions can be virtually erased. Understanding Pigmented Lesions Pigmented lesions are caused by an excess of melanin in certain skin cells (melanin is the substance that gives skin its color). Some pigmented lesions, such as cafe-au-lait, hormonal and age spots, are closer to the surface (in the epidermis), while others are deeper in the skin (in the dermis). In the past, the only remedy for pigmented lesions was to cover them with make-up. More recently, dermabrasion, cryosurgery and other techniques have been tried, but they can leave a scar or a visible white, depigmented area. Now there's the new VersaPulse® Aesthetic Laser, a state-of-the-art system specially designed to treat a full range of pigmented lesions. Spider Veins Spider veins are wavy, thin, reddish-purple veins that are visible on the legs. Often they are clustered on the thigh or below the knee. Spider veins, or telangiectasias, affect as many as 80% of all women as they grow older, and also a large percentage of men. The cause is largely genetic, although other culprits include pregnancy, childbirth, use of birth-control pills, estrogen-replacement therapy, previous injury and use of corticosteriods. Telangiectasias are not usually a medical problem, but they may make you reluctant to wear a bathing suit or a pair of shorts. In the past, there was little you could do about spider veins. But now laser technology has revolutionized treatment so that many spider veins can be virtually erased. Now there's the new VersaPulse® Aesthetic Laser, a state-of-the-art system specially designed to treat a full range of spider veins and other vascular lesions. Understanding Laser Treatment A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. Different types of lasers produce different colors of light. The color of light produced by a particular laser is the key to the laser's effect on telangiectasias. Different colors of light are absorbed by specific colors or pigments in the skin; for example, hemoglobin, found in blood, absorbs yellow-green light. The laser's light energy seals the vein shut, and the now-diminished telangiectasia is reabsorbed by the body. The VersaPulse® Advantage The VersaPulse® Aesthetic Laser produces short, adjustable pulses of green light to treat these fine veins. The adjustable pulses minimize the risk of purplish bruising (purpura). Purpura is a side effect of many other lasers. Although it may fade in 7 - 10 days, it is an unattractive side effect. With little or no purpura, as with the VersaPulse® laser, you are able to resume your normal schedule right away. The special VersaSpot Chilled Tip™ cools the skin during treatment, enhancing patient comfort. The entire treatment involves no incisions. What You Can Expect The laser treatment itself feels like numerous little pinpricks. Most patients do not require anesthesia during the procedure. Topical or local anesthesia is provided for those who do. The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness, light crusting, or tenderness, all of which disappear in a short time. We will be happy to tell you more about your treatment and what you can expect. We're Here To Help Ask us about the VersaPulse® Aesthetic Laser and how we can use it to treat your pigmented lesions or leg telangiectasias. If you would like more information about treatment with the VersaPulse® Aesthetic Laser, please contact our office for an appointment. |
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