Safe & Effective Angioma Treatment
Quick, Easy Treatments for Immediate Satisfaction
Angiomas are unsightly red vascular lesions that can occur in most body areas of both women and men. Aerolase 650-microsecond lasers routinely remove angiomas in just 1 or 2 quick, easy and gentle treatments that only require a few laser pulses.
Angiomas are characterized by their reddish color, caused by broken blood vessels, and commonly appear on all parts of the body on both men and women. While not dangerous, many people wish to remove them. Aerolase lasers with 650 Microsecond Technology® use the 1064nm laser wavelength to target hemoglobin in the broken capillaries and superheat them in order to coagulate the vessels. When this occurs, the angioma will typically immediately blanch and turn grey. This immediate reaction is a good indication that the angioma has been removed and is highly satisfying for the patient.
- Immediate treatment response
- Quick, painless procedure
- High patient satisfaction
Before and After
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes vascular lesions (angiomas) to form?
What causes vascular lesions (angiomas) to form?
How many treatments are required?
What happens after treatment?
The vascular lesion may appear to look like a cat scratch for 3–4 weeks. It will eventually scab over and slough off so it is important to always keep the area moist, using Aquaphor, as to reduce the risk of scarring.
Is it permanent or do the vessels come back?
Many vessels will be gone permanently, but due to the skin aging, continued sun exposure and hormonal changes, new vessels
will likely develop over time and more treatments will need to be performed. To slow the aging process and reduce the likeliness of new vessels developing, patients should always apply sunblock when in the sun and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Can it be used on raised pigmented spots?
Is it painful?
Can it be used on dark skin?
Actually, the Neo Elite is the safest laser in the industry for darker skin types or tanned skin. This is because of MicroPulse-1064 technology, which essentially eliminates treatment pain while minimizing the chances of hyper- and/ or hypo- pigmentation. Patients with skin types IV–VI should be treated very cautiously, especially in the facial region, as they pose a higher risk of having hyper- and/or hypo- pigmentations.
Contraindications (Patients that should not be treated)
- Those who are sunburned or have irritated skin in the sites to be treated
- Those who are exhibiting unidentified skin conditions in the sites to be treated
- Those who have healed poorly after other types of laser treatments
- Patients prone to skin discoloration
- Patients who are taking photosensitizing medication, such as Accutane, should consider discontinuing the medication 6 months before treatment
- Patients who are taking topical Retin-A, patients should wait 2 weeks before treatment
- Don’t apply laser energy to any raised lesions, aside from purely red ones i.e. angiomas; other lesions should first be checked by a dermatologist
Patients who are sunburned should wait until the burn subsides. Herpes Simplex Labialis (fever blisters) can be activated by laser treatment, especially on the upper lip, and patients with a tendency for fever blistering can be started on antiviral medication before treatment.
