Laser Vasuclar Removal Form

Laser and / or BBL (BroadBand Light) therapy targets hemoglobin in blood vessels for the purpose of selectively destroying them while leaving the surrounding tissue (skin) intact. The purpose of this procedure is to diminish or remove abnormal blood vessels seen in rosacea, telangiectasias, spider veins, leg veins, or other cutaneous vascular lesions.

Review of facts about light therapy

• Light used for the treatment of vascular lesions uses a thermal beam that penetrates the skin and heats the selected target (blood vessel). The vessel may lighten or darken in color or may disappear at the time of treatment. It may take more than 1 treatment or a series (3-5) if there are numerous vessels, the average being 3. Often the vessel, although rendered static (no blood flow), may still be visible until the body’s natural healing mechanism absorbs the remnants over a period of several weeks. A process of the vascular lesion fading will be experienced. The area can be covered with makeup.

• Light from a laser can be harmful to eyes and wearing special safety eyewear is necessary at all times during the procedures.

• Light from BBL is an intense burst of light and even though the special safety eyewear is in place, you will sense light emanating from the treatment area.

• The sensation of light may be uncomfortable in certain areas and feel like pin pricks or bursts of heat. Usually the use of topical anesthetic is avoided in vascular procedures as this may constrict the blood vessel prior to therapy and reduce the target. The use of topical anesthetics is at the discretion of the practitioner as there are known severe allergic reactions to ingredients in topical anesthetics.