Blood Vessels and Redness Treatments

How many treatments do I need?

It typically takes 2-4 treatments 2-4 weeks apart to achieve the desired improvement. However, the number of treatments will vary based on the size and color of the vascular lesion.

What should you expect?

Patients are advised to avoid sun exposure after treatment, and also use a wide spectrum sunblock for added protection.

Before your treatment:

• Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment.
• No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment (includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, and sun exposure).
• Some medications or supplements may increase the risk. Please call our office with any questions.
• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, and harsh exfoliants).
• Notify office with any changes to your health history or medications since your last visit.
• History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment.

After your treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Bruising, redness, and swelling are common.
• A “bug bite look” is common and usually resolves in 1-2 weeks.
• Avoid heat from saunas hot tubs, or hot showers, for 1-2 days.
• Avoid skin irritants (retinol, benzoyl-peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents, etc) for a few days post-treatment.
• Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling).

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