Facial Vascular Lesions Removal
Laser treatments are now a routine procedure for the removal of many types of vascular lesions, including hemangiomas, vascular malformations such as port-wine stains, telangiectasias, venous lakes, and angiomas. TimeWalker® Fotona4D® is ideal for the removal of vascular lesions on the face.
The Perfect Vascular Solution
The long-pulse Nd:YAG laser integrated in TimeWalker® Fotona4D® offers the perfect solution for treating facial vascular lesions. Fotona’s long-pulse Nd:YAG wavelength penetrates to a depth of 5-6 mm into the skin, allowing for highly effective treatments. Independent research shows that over 75% of patients with deep hemangiomas that are treated with Nd:YAG lasers see a dramatic regression in the lesion.
Safe, Effective and Minimally Invasive
The targeted chromophore for vascular lesions is intravascular oxyhemoglobin, which means that thermal damage is largely restricted to cutaneous blood vessels. The energy from the laser is absorbed by the blood inside the vein, converted into heat, and the vein walls are subsequently destroyed. In comparison with other wavelengths, which mainly affect the surface layers of a lesion, Nd:YAG light also targets the underlying vascular feeding system, which is important for ensuring the long-term efficacy of the treatment. This process is perfectly safe, as other healthy veins supply blood to the treated area and the body’s immune system clears away dead tissue, just like with a bruise.
Treatments for the removal of facial vascular lesions can be best performed with the following Fotona laser systems:
Clinical Results
Clinical Results
Hemangioma Treatment
Courtesy of: Robin Sult, R.N.
Laser source: Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
What is VSP?
VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology is a patented solution for generating square laser pulses for more controlled energy absorption. Pulse durations can be adjusted from 50 us up to 1500 us, depending on the practitioner’s needs. VSP pulse technology minimizes unnecessary laser energy absorption into body tissues and helps to ensure ultimate performance and patient comfort during laser treatments.
Scientific & Clinical Research
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
Combined Fractional and Bulk Heating Modality for Nd:YAG Laser Skin Treatments - Read Full Text.
Taylor M, Lukac M, Gorjan M, Nemes K
Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2012. No. 1. P.26-34.
Use of Long Pulse Nd:YAG 1064 nm Laser for Treatment of Rosacea Telangiectatica.
Kozarev, J. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2011. No. 1. Read Full Text.
Treatment of large vascular lesions in the orofacial region with the Nd:YAG laser.
Vesnaver A., Dovsak D. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. 2009 Jun;37(4):191-195. Read Abstract.
Treatment of Vascular Lesions of the Tongue with Nd:YAG Laser.
Coelho J, Serrao V. Case Reports in Medicine, Vol. 2009. Read Full Text.
Treatment of vascular lesions in the head and neck using Nd:YAG laser.
Vesnaver A, Dovsak D. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. 2006 Jan;34(1):17-24. Read Abstract.
Variable-pulse Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of facial telangiectasias.
Bevin AA, Parlette EC, Domankevitz Y, Ross EV. Dermatol Surg. 2006 Jan;32(1):7-12. Read Abstract.
Additional Resources: visit the Laser and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed with Fotona laser systems.
