What is Vasculyse?
If you have been bothered by vascular lesions or small skin irregularities like skin tags, keratosis, cholesterol deposits or milia, vasculyse treatments offer a solution for you. Vasculyse uses RF energy to gently and precisely treat and remove these small blemishes through thermocoagulation.
Benefits
Enjoy a more even skin tone free of vascular lesions and small skin irregularities.
Ideal Candidate
If you are bothered by any of the following conditions, vasculyse treatments are a good solution for you.
- Dialated capillaries
- Cherry angiomas
- Spider angiomas
- Skin tags
- Cholesterol deposits
- Milia
- Keratosis
During an initial consultation we will determine if you are a good candidate for treatment.
What to Expect
During treatment, a small probe that conducts the RF current is applied to the lesion. Most people experience little to no discomfort. Treatments are performed in 15 minutes or less depending on the size and number of lesions being treated.
Pre-/Post-Treatment
Prior to your treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure for 1 to 3 weeks prior to treatment and use SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.
- Do not use self-tanning products for 1 to 3 weeks prior to and/or post treatment.
- Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.
- Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.
- Notify the clinic if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment.
- Avoid, if possible, Ibuprofen and non-steriodal anti-inflammatories for 3 days prior to and/or post treatment.
- Ensure skin is well hydrated at time of treatment for best results
After your treatment:
- Do not touch, stretch or manipulate the treated area for at least 24 hours following treatment. Clean the treated area very gently using fingers and facial cleanser.
- Do not use a facecloth, facial brush or sponge on treated areas.
- To limit the risk of hyperpigmentation, use sunscreen and avoid sun exposure, including tanning salons, for a minimum of 4 weeks.
- Apply cold compresses if the area feels hot. Do not use ice.
- Apply a medicated preparation such as Polysporin®, Neosporin® or Hydrocortisone, if recommended by your technician.
- Following treatment, do not drink alcohol for 24 hours.
- Following treatment, do not take aspirin or similar medication for 48 hours.