Vasculaze Laser

Vasculaze. Laser removal of spider veins, telangiectasias, and angiomas in Bellevue, WA at Dermatology Arts.

At Dermatology Arts we offer Vasculaze which can effectively treat many vascular lesions including telangiectasias, spider veins, angiomas, and port wine stains.

Vasculaze works by sending pulses of light to the vein by targeting the hemoglobin, which makes the vein slowly fade and disappear. And by using a strong contact cooling mechanism, patients can expect to have a comfortable treatment with minimal discomfort.

We typically recommend three sessions. However, some lesions may require more. Gradual improvements in the treatment area can be seem from the first treatment – with the skin looking clearer as treatments progress.

Vasculaze is a quick procedure, taking only a few seconds per vein treated. Patients can come into the office and leave within minutes, depending on how extensive the vein or vein network is. Please speak to your aesthetic provider about activities that will encourage increase blood flow, like heavy exercise, as they may request you wait a few days to a week depending on the area you had treated. Areas treat should stay out of sunlight and be protected with sunblock with SPF.

    •  2 weeks before your treatment, please avoid sun exposure, spray tans, and tanning lotions as all are considered active tans

    • 10 days before your treatment, discontinue usage of any antibiotics

    • 5-7 days before your treatment please avoid all blood thinners such as Aleve, Motrin and Ibuprofen, as well as fish oil and flaxseed supplements

    • If you become pregnant or are breastfeeding, please give us a call

    • If treating your face, please remove all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment

    • A mild to moderate sunburn-like sensation is anticipated. This usually resolves within 24-48 hours after treatment but may persist up to 72 hours. Cold compresses, not icepacks, may be useful for the first 24 hours

    • Avoid hot showers, baths, or saunas for 48 hours after treatment

    • A gradual darkening of pigmentation will occur. Do not pick at or try to scrub the area away. This is part of the healing process and should start to slough off in 3-4 days

    • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning creams to treated areas for 2-4 weeks post treatment

    • Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunblock of SPF 30 or greater