Laser Therapy
Nd:YAG is a laser that uses a wavelength of 1064nm to treat vascular conditions. It has the capability to reach deeper layers of skin tissue than other types of lasers. This laser delivers a long pulse of energy that is converted into heat in the tissue. The heat impacts the vasculature of the lesions.
This procedure can take up to 1 hour depending on the size of the treatment area. Both our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aesthetician collaborate using this device.
This procedure can take up to 1 hour depending on the size of the treatment area. Both our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aesthetician collaborate using this device.
Nd: YAG Treats
- Hemangiomas
- Angiomas
- Telangiectasias
- Spider veins
- Some reticular veins
- Vascular birthmarks
- Tattoo Removal
- It can also remove hair in some cases by destroying the pigment of hair follicles. We do not currently use to remove hair at our office.
- When treating leg veins, we also use sclerotherapy combined with laser to get the best result.
What to Expect
- Discomfort, but a tolerable sensation during procedure.
- Redness, swelling and heat at treated area.
- Bruising or blistering may also occur.
- Vascular lesions will become dark or purple in color, dry to a crust, and slough off.
- Leg veins will shrink, turn darker red or purple and will fade away over time. Leg veins may become itchy. This is the body’s natural healing response.
- Be sure to bring compression stockings to visit when treating leg veins. Provider will go over post treatment instructions.
Contraindications
- Sun exposure 3-4 weeks prior and post procedure
- Sunless tanners 2 weeks prior
- History of Lupus
- Pregnancy
- Active fever blisters or open wounds at treatment site
- Accutane within last 6 months
- Previous vein surgery or swelling in legs
Q-switched Nd:yag
Q-switched Nd:Yag is a non-invasive laser that creates high intensity pulsed beam light. The energy emitted from a Q-switch laser is concentrated into powerful pulses. Q-switched lasers are able to shatter tiny fragments of pigmentation or ink and then eliminated by your body.
This procedure can take up to 1 hour depending on the size of the treatment area. Both our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aesthetician collaborate using this device
This procedure can take up to 1 hour depending on the size of the treatment area. Both our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aesthetician collaborate using this device
Q-switched Nd:Yag treats
- Brown spots
- Melasma
- Tattoos
- Café au Lait spots
- Certain birthmarks
- Facial toning
What to expect
- Treated area will feel like a sunburn and may have swelling.
- Pigmentation becomes slightly irritated for a few days to a week or so. Pigmentation or ink will develop a crust and then slough off.
- You may notice blistering or bleeding when removing tattoos.
- Red or lightening of the skin may develop after treating lesions, this usually fades to normal skin color.
Contraindications
- Sun exposure for 4-6 weeks before and after treatment
- Avoid sunless tanners up to 2 weeks prior to procedure
- Accutane within the last 6 months
- Pregnancy
- History of keloids
- History of receiving gold salts for treatment of diseases (past or present)
- Active fever blisters or open wounds in the treatment area
- Inflammatory skin conditions
