Tampa Laser Touch, LLC
Rejuvenation & Pigmentation
the Candela pulsed laser can treat the following: Rosecea , Facial veins, Leg veins, Scars, Psoriasis, Periobital wrinkles, Birthmarks, Angiomas, Uneven coloring, Venous lakes, Stretch marks and Warts. The pulsed dye laser is designed to rid patients of benign vascular lesions.
The laser delivers an intense but gentle burst of yellow light to the skin. The light is specifically absorbed by the blood vessels in the dermis. These blood vessels are coagulated and then reabsorbed by the body during the natural healing process.
The pulsed dye laser treatment is so safe that it has been used successfully for the treatment of port wine stains in infants and young children. The epidermis is protected during the treatment by Candela's unique dynamic cooling mist method, DCD, which strays a cooling mist onto the skin before each laser pulse, increasing the patient's comfort.
Side effects may include purpura (a laser bruise0, redness, and swelling in the treated area. These are transient and usually do not last more than a few days. Permanent side effects such as scarring are rare.
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort associated with the laser pulse. This feeling has been described by patients as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by Candela's Dynamic Cooling Devise. In addition, for some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment.
It is recommended to avoid sun exposure before and throughout the course of the treatment. A sunblock (SPF 30 or above) should be used. The post-treatment care needed depends on what lesion was treated.