You will be placed in a reclined position, depending on the location of treatment. In most cases, anesthesia is not required. Some patients report feeling a slight stinging sensation during the treatment followed by some redness which usually goes away in 2-4 hours. Some swelling may also be experienced and may last 1-2 days. There will not be any purple skin discoloration or bruised appearance to the treated skin.
Postoperative care is minimal.
Your doctor may ask you to use an antibacterial ointment on the treated are for a short period of time and will suggest that you stay out of the sun during the healing process. In the meantime, normal daily activities can be resumed with only a slight redness evident at the treatment area. As pulses of energy leave the end of the handpiece fiber, you will hear a soft beeping sound. A. Vascular Lesions Telangiectasia - facial spider veins caused by a dilation of capillary vessels or arterioles. A. Excellent and consistent outcome - minimal to no discoloration, swelling or complications.