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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Laser Treatments are the most effective treatments for the removal of tiny red body and facial veins and for areas of rosacea. IPL or Intense Pulsed Light therapy uses high intensity pulses of visible light to address this skin concern.
The light energy targets the red pigment in the broken capillaries and blood vessels, the vessel walls heat and subsequently collapse and eventually they will be discarded by the body. IPL is a safe, precise, and effective way of treating thread veins with minimal effect on the surrounding skin. It is better to treat the veins as soon as possible after they appear as fewer sessions may be needed.
At Urban Sanctuary we only use the best technologies and for IPL treatment that treats thread veins we use the Nordlys IPL system from Candela.
Thread Vein Removal at our Tralee Clinic
For all IPL treatments a patch test and consultation is required. This takes 20 minutes where a concise medical questionnaire is filled in, a patch test of a small area of skin is then performed.
Once there are no reactions to the patch test and no contraindications it is possible to go ahead with treatments after 48 hours.
The skin is double cleansed and a cooling gel applied to the area, goggles are worn to protect the eyes. The handpiece from the Nordlys system is applied to the area and pulses of light are transmitted to the area. Clients will experience a bit of discomfort or stinging sensation but this only lasts for a few seconds.
The IPL thread vein treatment itself only lasts a few minutes. After it is complete, we apply a soothing gel followed by sunscreen. Avoiding sun exposure during and after IPL treatment is essential, so we ask clients to always wear a high SPF.
A little redness is usual after the IPL thread vein treatment. Occasionally clients experience slight swelling, which usually goes after 24-48 hours. Veins can become darker in colour and sometimes there is slight crusting which disappears after 7 to 10 days. Every individual client’s response to IPL thread vein removal is different but overall this treatment is extremely effective.
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The light energy targets the red pigment in the broken capillaries and blood vessels, the vessel walls heat and subsequently collapse and eventually they will be discarded by the body. IPL is a safe, precise, and effective way of treating thread veins with minimal effect on the surrounding skin. It is better to treat the veins as soon as possible after they appear as fewer sessions may be needed.
Treatment is performed after a patch test and consultation. It is perfectly safe once there are no contraindications which are discussed during the consultation. The treatment is carried out by one of our expertly trained therapists.
Clients notice a slight stinging sensation during treatment. A little redness is usual after the IPL thread vein treatment. Occasionally clients experience slight swelling, which usually goes after 24-48 hours. Veins can become darker in colour and sometimes there is slight crusting which disappears after 7 to 10 days.
Results can be noticed after one treatment depending on the severity of the thread vein or area of rosacea.
Improvements can be noticed after one session but generally 3 to 6 sessions are required.
Thread Veins | Spider Veins | Rosacea
20 to 30 minutes depending on the area being treated
Face | decolletage | legs | arms
24-48 hours
Pregnancy | Breastfeeding | Epilepsy | Photosensitivity | Certain Immuno Suppressants | Medications that cause light sensitivity | Tanned skin | Blood thinning medications | Vitiligo | Each case is assessed on an individual basis.
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