Laser treatment
What is laser vascular transdermal treatment
Transdermal laser treatment is a minimally invasive surgical method based on photothermolysis that results in the evaporation of haemoglobin and myoglobin from the blood with the sclerosis of the blood vessels in which it was performed.
How to perform the procedure
In the case of vascular lesions of the lower limbs, it is necessary to perform a Doppler ultrasound before the laser procedure to establish the therapeutic protocol and the optimal surgical approach for each case. The procedure is painless, sometimes it can be accompanied by a feeling of local heat or minimal discomfort in the application area.
The effects are visible from the first intervention but the number of sessions required is determined by the attending physician and is influenced by the type and depth of the lesion treated and the patient's response to treatment (deep angiomas may require more than 4 sessions).
After using the vascular laser, it is recommended to avoid sun exposure for approximately one month period. This is necessary to restore the skin, being also recommended the application of topicals with reepithelializing effect of the treated area.
If the expected results are not obtained, the procedure can be repeated at least 3-4 weeks after the initial intervention, after the initial crusts are healed.
When do we use laser therapy
Laser therapy is indicated in the treatment of:
- Telangiectasias (dilatations of small vessels up to a few millimetres);
- Rosacea;
- Angiomas (benign tumours consisting of blood vessels or lymphatic vessels);
- Venectasia.
Telangiectasias represent the first stage of evolution in chronic venous insufficiency. The pathology can evolve even after laser transdermal treatment, so it is necessary to apply long-term prophylactic measures to avoid the progression of venous disease.