A needle is inserted into the blood vessel and electrical current is passed through it. This causes the blood vessel to seal.
A laser is used to heat and destroy blood vessel lines.
Moderate and severe blood vessel lines
Moderate and severe blood vessel lines. Your health care professional can indicate whether IPL, Nd:YAG or PDL will be the most effective treatment for you.
There are no absolute contraindications, but there is controversy on whether this treatment should be used with caution in those with medical devices in their body, such as cardiac pacemakers.
People with certain cancers, infections, diseases causing sensitivity to light, immune system diseases, hormone diseases, bleeding disorders, certain medications, implanted medical devices or pregnant/nursing individuals may not be ideal candidates. Check with your health care professional to make sure this treatment is right for you.
While these treatments are widely used, current studies are small and evidence is limited.
While these treatments are widely used, current studies are small and evidence is limited.
Burns, bleeding, scarring with skin lightening.
Pregnancy: Facial electrosurgery could be safely used during pregnancy, but may not be recommended due to possible pain and stress to mother during treatment.
Serious: None
Other: Discomfort, itching, burning, swelling, blistering, scabbing, bruising, burning, fragile skin, and scarring.
Pregnancy: Use with caution in pregnancy due to possible pain and stress to mother during treatment.
Requires visits to a trained professional, time consuming, may require lifestyle changes after treatment, potential for temporary side effects.
Requires visits to a trained professional, time consuming, may require lifestyle changes after treatment, potential for temporary side effects.
$$$+. Cost may vary by frequency and location.
$$$$. Cost may vary by frequency and location.