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Am I Suitable For Thread Vein Treatment?

June 22, 2013 by Sara Colvin

Best results are seen with people who have fine veins of less than 2.5mm and untanned skin. Facial, chest and upper leg thread veins are usually the most suitable for treatment by laser.

Ladies who are pregnant and persons with a suntan will not be treated at the Devon Laser Clinic.

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How Does It Thread Vein Treatment Work?

June 22, 2013 by Sara Colvin

The laser light passes safely through the skin and coagulates the blood in the targeted blood vessel. This causes the vein to break down and be reabsorbed into the surrounding cells.

The Nd:YAG laser emits light which is readily absorbed by blood vessels, heating them to point where they are destroyed. Following treatment, the vessels quickly clear as they are reabsorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original lesion.

Filed Under: Nd:YAG Laser Thread Veins FAQ

Am I Suitable For Laser Treatment?

June 22, 2013 by Sara Colvin

Best results are seen with people who have lighter skin and darker hair. Dark hair is more easily treated as it has a high concentration of melanin. Ladies who are pregnant or breastfeeding and persons with a suntan will not be treated at the Devon Laser Clinic. Certain medications are also contraindicated such as Roaccutane and blood thinners.  Minimum age for laser treatment is 18 years old at the Devon Laser Clinic.

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How Does Laser Hair Reduction Treatment Work?

June 22, 2013 by Sara Colvin

Light is absorbed by the melanin (the pigment in the hair follicle). The light energy heats the pigment and effectively destroys the cells in the hair follicle which are responsible for hair growth, without damaging the surrounding cell.

The laser guide is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, which targets many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of the skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is covered.

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How Long Does Laser Hair Reduction Treatment Take?

June 22, 2013 by Sara Colvin

Laser treatments can take as little as 5 minutes and up to 1.5 hours, depending upon the size of area being treated.

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