Understanding Vascular Lesions: Causes, Treatments, and How to Achieve Clearer Skin
Spider veins and other vascular lesions can develop on almost any part of the body but typically appear on the face or legs. While usually harmless, they can pose a cosmetic concern. At Mitchell Medical, we offer proven solutions, including photorejuvenation, to eliminate unsightly veins without surgery. Visit our De Queen practice to get started today!
What Are Vascular Lesions and What Are Their Causes?
Vascular lesions, the most common of which are spider veins, occur when the blood vessels become enlarged or visible, appearing as red, blue, or purple marks on the skin. These small vessels develop close to the skin’s surface, often in clusters that resemble lines or branches. Other types of vascular lesions include port wine stains, rosacea, angiomas, and hemangiomas, which can appear as reddish or purplish clusters of blood vessels that are visible through the skin.
The exact causes of vascular lesions are often unknown, but different factors can contribute to their development. These include genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, trauma, infections, and underlying medical conditions.
How Are Vascular Lesions Treated?
Photorejuvenation, also known as IPL therapy, is a safe and effective solution for treating vascular lesions, such as spider veins, broken capillaries, skin redness, and hemangiomas. Our Lumenis IPL Photorejuvenation device with Optimal Pulse Technology (OPT) uses intense pulsed light to target the hemoglobin in the unsightly blood vessels, heating them and causing them to collapse, all while keeping the surrounding healthy tissues intact. Over the weeks following treatment, your body will naturally absorb the treated blood vessels, which will gradually fade away from the surface of your skin.
Aside from virtually erasing spider veins and vascular lesions, photorejuvenation addresses a range of skin concerns. It boosts natural collagen and elastin production, reverses the signs of aging and sun damage, minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, and fades away age spots, brown spots, and melasma. It helps improve skin tone and texture, leaving you with a healthy, glowing complexion.
What Can You Expect?
Most IPL treatments for vascular lesions last around 15-30 minutes, depending on the size and number of lesions treated. The minimally invasive treatment involves gently delivering pulses of light energy that the blood vessels absorb, coagulate, and eventually fade away. You may experience mild warmth or a snapping sensation as we apply the light to your skin, but you should not feel any pain or discomfort.
Immediately after treatment, you may experience redness or swelling, which should subside within a few hours. Multiple treatment sessions may be required to achieve your desired outcomes, depending on your unique concerns.
Vascular Lesions Treatment Near Me in De Queen, AR
Visit Mitchell Medical to learn more about virtually eliminating spider veins and other vascular lesions with the help of IPL therapy. Our experienced providers will tailor your treatment to address your unique needs, restoring your skin’s health, clarity, and natural radiance. We invite you to call our office at 870-642-8818 to schedule a consultation or request an appointment online today!