Vascular Lesions Before and After

Vascular lesions are malformations of your blood vessels which can occur in many shapes and sizes. Typically, they have a red appearance because they are filled with blood. Some of these skin abnormalities are present at birth while some may develop at a later stage in your life. They can also cause pain and discomfort which may interfere with your daily activities. While they are not harmful, they are often bothersome and can affect your self-confidence. To learn more about your skin condition and treatment options, check out our vascular lesions before and after photos.

Causes of vascular lesions

Several factors can lead to the development of this skin condition, including:

• Family history
• High blood pressure
• Hormone changes
• Infections
• Pregnancy
• Prolonged sun exposure
• Skin trauma

Treatment options

During your consultation, we will take a look at your skin condition and will explain the following procedures:

• Pulsed-dye laser (PDL): It uses yellow light to treat the affected skin area. The light energy is converted into heat which destroys the abnormal blood vessels. PDL is very safe because it only targets the abnormal structures while leaving your surrounding skin unharmed. This treatment is recommended for patients with warts, bright red birthmarks, raised scars, and spider veins.
• Intense pulsed light (IPL): It uses pulsations of light to heat the melanin (a substance that gives colour to your skin) and abnormal blood vessels until they are destroyed. It also stimulates your body to produce new skin cells in the treated area. This treatment is best performed in patients with noticeable blood vessels, facial redness and bumps, age spots, and abnormal skin discoloration.

Ideal candidates

In general, you are an ideal candidate for the treatment if:

• You are bothered by your skin condition.
• You don’t have a bleeding disorder.
• You have low self-esteem.
• You have birthmarks.
• You have noticeable blood vessels in your face or other body parts.
• You have persistent redness in your face and neck.
• You have raised scars.
• You have realistic treatment goals.
• You have warts.

Benefits of vascular lesion treatment

Undergoing a nonsurgical treatment can offer the following benefits:

• Eliminates pain and discomfort caused by your skin condition
• Eliminates the need for surgery
• Improves your quality of life
• Increases your self-esteem
• Provides a positive outlook in life
• Reduces the appearance of your skin condition

For more details about this condition, please visit our main vascular lesions treatment page, or contact us to schedule consultations at Sculpted clinic.