The Process

How it works

Broken capillaries and other visible vascular structures will be gently eliminated from the upper layers of your skin surface. Unwanted vessels will be preferentially heated by the laser energy and become less noticeable. ClearScan YAG will also restore your skin tone and color.

During treatment

Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. Laser energy will be delivered precisely to the area of your skin being treated. You may briefly feel a warm or hot sensation as the laser pulses are absorbed by the unwanted vessels. Your procedure may take a few minutes to half an hour depending on the size of the area to be treated. There should be little to no discomfort, however it varies from patient to patient and depends on the treatment. There is no need for anesthesia and the physician will discuss your options to properly manage any discomfort from the treatment. There should be no prolonged post treatment discomfort.

After treatment

Your skin will be pink temporarily but it will resolve over time. Any vessels denatured by the laser will be reabsorbed by your body over a period of time in a natural cleansing process. Most small capillaries will become invisible almost immediately, since they will no longer contain blood. It is important to follow the physician’s post-treatment instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them.