A light or laser is used to heat and close blood vessels.
Mild to severe facial redness and moderate to severe blood vessel lines. Your health care professional can indicate which light or laser therapy may be most effective for you.
People with conditions of sensitivity to light or taking medications that may increase this sensitivity. Medical devices in your body 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. (Low to moderate certainty evidence)
Serious: None
Other: Discomfort, itching, burning, swelling, blistering, scabbing, bruising, burning, crusting, color or texture changes, fragile skin, herpes simplex activation, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation and scarring.
Pregnancy: Use with caution in pregnancy due to possible pain and stress to mother during treatment.
Require visits to a trained professional, time consuming, may require lifestyle changes post treatment, potential for temporary side effects.
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