What is the PROFILE vascular laser?

Profile is a new laser using infrared energy and the new standard for the treatment of many skin

conditions. Profile allows your physician to precisely treat visible vessels, broken capillaries spider veins lesions and discoloration of your skin. Your treatment will be tailored to match your skin condition and desired result.

What conditions can be treated?

Rosacea Redness

Telangiactasia Spider veins

Facial Veins Broken Capillaries

What will the PROFILE laser do?

Your physician will use Profile to restore your skins youthful color. Broken capillaries and other visible vascular structures will be gently eliminated from the visible layers of your skins surface. Profile has the ability to provide a treatment that is optimized to your skin condition. Unwanted lesions will be preferentially heated by the laser energy and become less noticeable,

some will disappear; and pigmented lesions will greatly improve.

What areas can be treated?

All skin areas can be treated. Popular areas are the face, neck, chest and legs. Discuss your needs with your physicion.

Is there a risk?

There is little risk for the treatment of these benign comditions. In some cases repeat treatment will be necessary depending on your response to the treatment and the desired result.

How long will I take to recover?

Your healing time will depend upon your actual treatment, and you may experience erythema (redness) which may last several days. There is virtually no recovery time and you may resume an active lifestyle immediately. Your physician can answer question about temporary changes to

your skin color and how they may be camophlaged.

What should I expect after treatment?

Some temporary redness may be present in the area that has been treated, however, this should subside within a few hours. Your skin will have a pink or red color that will resolve over time. You will need to avoid direct sun exposure, or use a sun block of at least SPF 15 when outdoors.

Will it be uncomfortable?

There is little to no discomfort, however this varies from patient to patient and depends on the dpeth of the treatment. There is no need for anesthesia and your physician will discuss your options to properly manage any discomfort from the treatment. There will be no posttreatment discomfort.

What will happen during the

procedure?

Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. Profiles laser beam will be delivered to the area of your skin being treated. You may briefly feel a warm or hot sensation as the laser pulses are preferentially absorbed in the unwanted vessels, heating and destroying them. Your procedure may take a few minutes to half an hour depending on the size of the area to be treated.

What aftercare will I need?

It is important to follow your physicians instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them. This will minimize your risk for inflammation or redness and ensure the shortest response time. Any vessels or pigment denatured by the laser will be

reabsorbed by your body over a period of time in a natural cleaning process. Most small capillaries will become invisible almost immediately since they will no longer contain blood flow.  Your skin will be sensitive to ultra-violet light and you must avoid direct sun exposure. Most of the conditions treated by the laser will have been caused by sun exposure so avoiding the sun will prolong your new youthful appearance. fully You need to cover your skin or use a good sun screen whenever you go outdoors.

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A NEW APPROACH TO TREATING

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