Red Vein Removal IPL

At Staffordshire Skin and Laser Clinic, we know that your skin is your most important asset. That’s why we give it the attention it deserves. When you come in for a consultation we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed. We will do a full holistic assessment of your concerns including an Observe computerised skin analysis free of charge to give us a greater understanding of your treatment goals and expectations. We will looking at lifestyle factors, diet, medical conditions and medications that may be contributing factors to allow a correct diagnosis of your vascular concerns. We will assess for treatment contraindications as your safety is our number one priority. If your vascular concerns are simply small broken capillaries, or larger blood spots such as angiomas though to conditions such as rosacea you will be suitable for IPL. If you would like a patch test on the day we ask that you have not been exposed to tanning (real of fake) in the last 4 weeks. During your consultation we will discuss the benefits, potential side effects, risks, treatment alternatives and answer any questions you may have. As we are passionate about results we will also we will also advise on a ZO Skin protocol as well and nutritional support to allow for optimal results. Following your consultation we will provide you treatment information and a quote.

As the IPL/laser applicator is applied to the skin short pulses of light energy are realised that are readily absorbed by the blood within the enlarged vessel, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following treatment they quickly start to disappear as the body reabsorbs them, leaving little or no trace of the original lesion.

• Non invasive treatment
• Quick, effective and precise
• Safe treatment option for broken capillaries, red vascular spots and facial redness
• Improves skin conditions such as Rosacea
• Permanent, long term solution for vascular concerns
• Can remove vessels from any part of the body
• Minimal to no downtime
• Improves the quality, tone and texture of the skin
• Collagen stimulating treatment
• Increased skin confidence

At Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic we can treat most types facial thread veins and vascular lesions including; rosacea, spider naevi, port wine stains, Campbell de Morgan spots and haemangioma.
We can treat leg veins with an alternative laser referred to as Nd-Yag.

Typically we recommend 3-5 treatments for optimum results, however small, single lesions can clear in just one session. For deeper vessels resistant to IPL we may advise further treatment with Regenlite. Treatment is recommended at 4 weekly intervals.

Some vessels will go instantly, some will appear darker as the blood within them has absorbed the light energy, these vessels will start to break down over the following days to weeks as your body process them through the lymphatic system.

• Non-invasive treatment
• Quick, effective, and precise
• Safe treatment option for broken capillaries, red vascular spots and facial redness
• Improves skin conditions such as Rosacea
• Permanent, long term solution for vascular concerns
• Can remove vessels from any part of the body
• Minimal to no downtime
• Improves the quality, tone and texture of the skin
• Collagen stimulating treatment
• Increased skin confidence

Treatment can feel mildly uncomfortable, but the procedure is quick and tolerated very well by most patients without the need for any anaesthesia. Sensations vary from patient and it is usually described as a feeling of a quick, hot sting. Throughout your procedure your practitioner will applied cooled gauze to comfort and cool the skin.

Please read carefully the following instructions to follow prior to each IPL treatment:
• Prior to treatment remove hair 1-2 days before in the treatment area
• Avoid perfume products, deodorant, creams, oils in the treatment area 24 hours before treatment
• Avoid exfoliation treatments or products containing retinol or strong AHA fruit acids 1 week prior to treatment
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing in the treatment area when attending your appointment
• Do not tan or use sun beds for 4 weeks prior to each treatment. We can NOT treat tanned skin
• No fake tan 4 weeks before each treatment. We can NOT treat tanned skin
• Always protect your skin with a minimum of SPF 30 on exposed areas as
• Inform you practitioner if there are any medical changes, this includes changes in medications, herbal remedies and or skin changes

Prior to treatment the skin is cleaned and protective eye wear is worn. The laser or IPL hand piece is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released targeting the vessel. The hand piece is then moved to the surrounding areas of skin until the entire area has been treated. For IPL treatments a thin layer of gel is applied to the skin prior to treatment to help guide the light.

Following treatment the area may feel warm with a tingling sensation for a few hours. Rarely for delicate areas such as the cheeks and décolleté the skin may be red and slightly swollen for up to 48 hours. Very rare side effects may include a small blister that could lead to a temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.