Laser Vein Reduction

HOW DOES THE LASER TREATMENT
WORK?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that
penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a
controlled amount of therapeutic heat to the
targeted blood vessels. Candela’s patented Dynamic
Cooling Device™ (DCD™) technology protects the
upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of
cryogen. Together, the long-pulse
laser and DCD cool

WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING
TREATMENT?
Treatment will take place in a private treatment
room. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your
eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will
guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small
handpiece. Each laser pulse may be preceded by a
short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take
as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour,
depending on the area and condition being treated.

DOES IT HURT?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each
laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of
a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves
in several seconds and is minimized by Candela’s
DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic
may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss
this with your Laser Technician.

HOW MANY TREATMENT SESSIONS WILL I
NEED?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment
you require and the condition of your skin. For hair
removal, multiple treatments are required, as the
process is most effective when the hair follicle is in
its active growth phase. Many factors impact the
efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the
severity of the condition being treated.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR TREATMENT?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid
plucking, electrolysis or hair waxing for six weeks
prior to treatment. If you have had a history of
herpes simplex virus and are scheduled for facial
hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may
be prescribed. Also, any hair should be completely
removed by shaving, and your skin should be
thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any
makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or skin
tanning products before laser treatment. The
intended treatment area should not be exposed to
sunlight or tanning booth light for 14 days prior to
treatment.
***DO NOT USE ANY ALCOHOL BASED PRODUCTS
(MOISTURIZERS, SHAVING CREAMS, PERFUMES,
ECT..) ON THE TREATMENT AREA 24 HOURS PRIOR
TO YOUR TREATMENT TO PREVENT
COMPLICATIONS.

 

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
A cool compress, gel pack or soothing cream may be
applied for comfort following your treatment. Any
redness or swelling should resolve within a few
hours. If redness or swelling last longer DO NOT
PANIC it will resolve within 24-48 hours.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE
AFTER TREATMENT?
After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by
applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few
days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the
treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your
practitioner may advise additional precautions.

ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include
redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation,
hypopigmentation, blistering, and purpura (a laser
bruise), in the treated area—these usually do not last
more than a few days. Permanent side effects are
rare. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with
your Laser Technician.