Closing blood vessels

Laser closure of blood vessels is a safe and fast way to get rid of broken blood vessels. At the ProClinic Medical Centre, the procedure is performed using the Nd-Yag Fotona Spectro SP laser.

What is a laser blood vessel closure procedure?

Closing the blood vessels with the use of laser consists in directing the laser light into the vessel. There, the light is absorbed by the dye in the red blood cells and is converted into heat energy. Under the influence of heat, water is evaporated from the vessel and only walls remain inside, which are then absorbed.

It cannot be expected that all the blood vessels will be removed after the first treatment. Sometimes the laser vessel removal procedure has to be repeated several times. The vessels on the legs are removed from 3 to 5 treatments, and the face needs about 3 to 5 treatments. 3 treatments. The period of disappearance of blood vessels can last up to several weeks.

The treatment should be performed in autumn/winter on batches that are exposed to sunlight. During the summer period, the treatment can be performed on the covered parts of the body, provided that for about 4-6 weeks after the treatment we protect them from the sun. Laser vessel removal treatment is not painful, however, it all depends on our individual preferences - after the treatment, bruises or swelling may appear in the place where the vessel was very large.

For whom is the laser blood vessel closure procedure?

For people who have problems with vascular lesions on their legs (spiders), face, small varicose veins, angiomas (flat, ruby) and erythema, laser vessel sealing will be an ideal solution.

Contraindications for laser vessel removal procedure:

• pregnant,
• heart pacemaker,
• epilepsy,
• diabetes,
• some skin diseases, such as rosacea, psoriasis,
• tan,
• exposure to the sun 4 weeks before and after the procedure,
• the use of some medicaments,
• using steroids,
• viral, bacterial, fungal changes,
• photosensitizing medicaments,
• creams with retinol,
• some herbs: marigold, St. John's wort, fennel.

Do not use the following prior to the laser dish removal procedure:

• sunbathe for 4 weeks,
• apply exfoliating treatments 2 weeks before,
• use medications: anticoagulants, steroids, photosensitizing - they should be discontinued (if possible) one month before the treatment,
• drink herbal teas, e.g. St. John's Wort, marigold 2 weeks before,
• drink alcohol on the day of the procedure.

After a laser vessel removal procedure, You may experience:

• burning or pinching,
• swelling or redness of the skin at the treatment site, increased skin sensitivity.

Most of these symptoms usually disappear a few hours after the treatment, sometimes you need to use soothing creams at home.

Post-procedure treatment of laser blood vessel closure

After the treatment, do not use tonics based on alcohol, spirit or soap. Avoid skin irritations in the area where the treatment was performed, e.g. with a sponge. Peelings and other similar procedures cannot be performed.

Tips for care of skin prone to blood vessels cracking
First of all, avoid the sun, including the solarium. It is recommended to use preparations with UVB and UVA 50+ filters. Protect your skin against cold and moisture by using protective creams in winter. It is important to supplement vitamin deficiencies (B2, C, PP). In addition to these indications, the skin should be additionally strengthened with cosmetics intended for capillary skin (with vitamin K).