Millions of people suffer from unsightly reddish vascular conditions. Although these imperfections are generally more of a cosmetic rather than a medical issue, many people would like to be rid of these unattractive veins and blemishes. Small Varicose Veins Spider Veins on the Legs and Face, Acne Rosacea Birthmarks, Facial Redness and Other Vascular Lesions At Bay Area Laser Surgery Center treatment of vascular lesions are performed safely and quickly by the latest in laser and intense pulsed light technology.

BEFORE AFTER

PhotoDerm/Multilight/Versapulse

This technique does not require any injection or anesthesia and is done almost painlessly in a few minutes. Laser/Intense pulsed light safely destroys these types of unsightly visible skin conditions so they fade away and slowly disappear. After treatment there is minimal redness and discomfort without skin damage. Application of moisturizing lotions after the treatment is advised. More than one treatment may be required for certain lesions.

The result of treatment is permanent, although development of new lesions may require re-treatment in the future. These procedures use special techniques to penetrate to a controlled and precise depth, reducing the risk of scarring or pigmentation problems, thus making these procedures safe and the outcome predictable. These modalities allow your treatment to be specifically customized for your skin type and skin condition. This flexible interactive approach to treatment cannot be achieved with any other noninvasive method currently available.

Pigmented, Discolored Skin Lesions

• Age Spots & Skin Spots on the Face, Hands & Body
• Freckles, Moles & Skin Tags
• Birthmarks, Dark Skin Patches
• Dark Under Eye Circles & Other Unsightly Discoloration of the Skin

Benign pigmented lesions are colored spots or patches on the skin caused by increased production of melanin, the dark pigment in the skin. These are cosmetic blemishes, with no medical consequences. Some lesions are present at birth, many develop with exposure to the sun or with age.

At Bay Area Laser Surgery Center a revolutionary noninvasive laser system and Intense pulsed light (photoderm) is being used to eliminate dark color skin lesions.

Photoderm, Versapulse

These systems of laser and intense light therapy safely eliminate these spots without surgery, cutting , freezing or other painful procedures. Intense pulsed light/laser safely reduces melanin, the dark pigment in the skin, so that pigmented lesions fade and slowly disappear. Treatment involves a pulse of intense light/laser, similar to the flash of a camera. A slight pinch or snap of a rubber band is felt. No local anesthesia or pain medication is required. You can return to work the same day and resume all regular activities immediately after treatment. It is necessary to avoid sun exposure to the treated areas. Sun avoidance is always a good idea.