Laser treatment of haemangiomas, capillaries and angiomas

The procedure may suit you if you have

• individual visible capillaries on the face
• widened superficial vessels around the nose or on the cheeks
• spider naevi, small star-shaped vascular lesions
• haemangiomas or angiomas for which the doctor considers laser suitable
• visible superficial capillaries on the body or legs

Before treatment the doctor assesses the nature of the skin change. Not every red patch or vascular lesion needs, or is suitable for, the same treatment.

Before the procedure

• At the consultation the doctor examines the area and explains whether laser treatment is suitable for your concern.
• Tell the doctor about your health, the medicines you use and previous procedures.
• Protect the skin to be treated from the sun and avoid tanning before the procedure.
• The doctor explains how treatment is done, possible side effects and whether more than one session may be needed.

Duration

• How long the procedure takes depends on the number of vessels and the size of the area.
• We confirm the time needed, and whether repeat procedures may be required, at the consultation.

Recovery

• After the procedure the treated area may be red or slightly swollen and sensitive.
• Depending on the laser used and the extent of treatment, there may also be bruises or small crusts.
• The doctor gives instructions for caring for the skin and protecting it from the sun.
• How long recovery takes depends on the area treated and how your skin reacts.

The treated vessels may become less noticeable gradually, and the result is assessed after the skin has recovered. More than one procedure is sometimes needed. Treatment does not prevent new visible vessels from forming.