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Star Pulse Laser
2006-08-24
Dark Spots and small spider veins
Dear Dr. Proskiw: I am a woman in my 50\'s and have enjoyed many outdoor activities. I have recently noticed the development of dark spots on my hands and arms as well as small spider veins on my face. What are these and how can I have them removed?
Answer: Spots like the ones you describe fall into two categories. The first category consists of pigmented lesions. These are congenital or acquired through over exposure to the sun. They are generally a tan or brown and black area of discoloration on the skin. In these areas, the body has produced more pigment creating age spots, liver sposts, freckles and brown birthmarks.
The second category are vascular lesions which are areas of overgrown or enlarged blood vessels. They vary in color from red to purple and range in size from a spot to large areas of the body. Seen as visible veins, spider veins or port wine stains, they are quite common and are either congenital, acquired through overexposure to the sun or by the natural process of aging.
The skin pigmentation or broken vessels which cause these skin blemishes can now be treated by the revolutianary new StarPulse aesthetic laser treatment. The effects of these conditions can be greatly diminished or, in many cases, completely removed.
Question: How does StarPulse work?
Answer: StarPulse is a revolutionary technology that treats vessels and pigment with a series of light pulses. These pulses of light are absorbed by the vessel and pigment cells causing them to shrink and disappear. The treated lesion then disappears in 10 to 14 days.
Question: Does a StarPulse treatment hurt?
Answer: The StarPulse is known as the \"gentle laser\". Patients feel from virtually nothing up to a sensation of a hot pinprick for a fraction of a second. It is so gentle that local anesthesia is seldom necessary.
Question: How is the StarPulse treatment done?
Answer: The StarPulse treatment can be performed in your physician\'s office. The time of the procedure varies depending upon the type of lesion being treated, but in all cases you can expect to be home the same day. Treatment consists of using a small handpiece which activates the laser. Because of the brightness of the laser light, you will be asked to wear some sort of eye protection.
Question: What about recovery and follow up after the treatment?
Answer: You will experience a slight redness in the treated area whcih will go away within a few days. Side effects are uncommon and usually minimal. Your physician will give you full instructions for skin care after treatment. It is recommended that sunscreens bu used, especially to help avoid getting these lesions in the future.
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