Typical Treatments
Many of the more conventional treatments to remove or diminish the
appearance of birthmarks involve long and sometimes painful
processes. The use of corticosteroid medications carries a number
of risks. Cryosurgery (freezing off the birthmark) has limited
applicability. Surgery and treatment with ablative lasers can cause
scarring and harm nearby healthy skin. Fortunately, new laser and
IPLTM-based therapies are allowing physicians to successfully treat
many types of unsightly birthmarks and pigmentation simply and
non-invasively. It's important that prospective patients consult with a
physician to determine the most appropriate treatment.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Vascular Birthmarks
A unique, non-invasive treatment strategy has revolutionized the
treatment of the widest range of vascular skin lesions. Lumenis
systems combining pulsed laser light and a broad band of Intense
Pulsed Light offer the most effective and long-lasting treatment for
port wine stains and hemangiomas. Lumenis systems use laser and
IPL to selectively close off different size blood vessels at varying
depths below the skin's surface, allowing the birthmarks to fade.
Physicians are now able to treat complex birthmarks with pinpoint
accuracy, eliminating the birthmark while sparing healthy tissue from
injury. Discomfort and side effects are minimized, and virtually all
patients return to their normal routines immediately afterwards.
What to Expect
Physicians determine a treatment plan for each patient depending
on the size, location and other characteristics of the lesion. A large,
facial birthmark can be treated in approximately 30 minutes, and a
series of treatments is required for the maximum effect. Before
treatment, a cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated, and
patients are given protective eyewear. During treatment, the smooth
glass surface of the IPL handpiece is gently applied to the skin,
delivering precise pulses of light to the area being treated. IPL
treatments are considered pain-free, but an anesthetic cream can
be used if the light pulses are uncomfortable. Some patients
compare the sensation to a light pinch or the snap of a rubber band.
Patients can return to their normal activities immediately after
treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are birthmarks?
There are two basic types of birthmarks. Red or vascular birthmarks
are most commonly seen, and are caused by an irregularity in the
blood vessels. These include port wine stains and hemangiomas.
Pigmented birthmarks, known as nevus (singular) or nevi (plural),
are brown in color and are often less pronounced. Many birthmarks
fade away before children reach school age, but they may remain
and undergo changes over time.
What light-based treatments are most effective for vascular
birthmarks?
Systems combining pulsed laser light and a broad band of Intense
Pulsed Light (IPL) offer the most effective and long-lasting treatment
for vascular birthmarks such as port wine stains and hemangiomas.
Lumenis systems use laser and IPL to selectively close off different
size blood vessels at varying depths below the skin's surface, thus
causing the birthmark to fade. Physicians are able to treat complex
birthmarks with pinpoint accuracy, eliminating the birthmark while
sparing healthy tissue from damage.
What is purpura?
Purpura is the temporary purple discoloration, the bruising effect
that is sometimes left by the laser or IPL after a treatment of a port
wine stain. Purpura usually subsides and disappears in two to four
weeks.
What is a treatment with IPL like? Is it painful?
A pulse of Intense Pulsed Light energy may feel like a pinch or a
rubber band snapped against the skin. A chilled gel applied to the
skin and an optional, topical anesthetic prevent discomfort. Patients
must wear protective eyewear to shield their eyes from the
therapeutic flashes of light. The entire process is brief and
non-invasive.
Are treatments with IPL safe? Are they approved by the
government?
IPL systems are FDA-cleared to market for the treatment of a wide
range of vascular and pigmented lesions. The system has an
excellent safety profile.
Many of the more conventional treatments to remove or diminish the
appearance of birthmarks involve long and sometimes painful
processes. The use of corticosteroid medications carries a number
of risks. Cryosurgery (freezing off the birthmark) has limited
applicability. Surgery and treatment with ablative lasers can cause
scarring and harm nearby healthy skin. Fortunately, new laser and
IPLTM-based therapies are allowing physicians to successfully treat
many types of unsightly birthmarks and pigmentation simply and
non-invasively. It's important that prospective patients consult with a
physician to determine the most appropriate treatment.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Vascular Birthmarks
A unique, non-invasive treatment strategy has revolutionized the
treatment of the widest range of vascular skin lesions. Lumenis
systems combining pulsed laser light and a broad band of Intense
Pulsed Light offer the most effective and long-lasting treatment for
port wine stains and hemangiomas. Lumenis systems use laser and
IPL to selectively close off different size blood vessels at varying
depths below the skin's surface, allowing the birthmarks to fade.
Physicians are now able to treat complex birthmarks with pinpoint
accuracy, eliminating the birthmark while sparing healthy tissue from
injury. Discomfort and side effects are minimized, and virtually all
patients return to their normal routines immediately afterwards.
What to Expect
Physicians determine a treatment plan for each patient depending
on the size, location and other characteristics of the lesion. A large,
facial birthmark can be treated in approximately 30 minutes, and a
series of treatments is required for the maximum effect. Before
treatment, a cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated, and
patients are given protective eyewear. During treatment, the smooth
glass surface of the IPL handpiece is gently applied to the skin,
delivering precise pulses of light to the area being treated. IPL
treatments are considered pain-free, but an anesthetic cream can
be used if the light pulses are uncomfortable. Some patients
compare the sensation to a light pinch or the snap of a rubber band.
Patients can return to their normal activities immediately after
treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are birthmarks?
There are two basic types of birthmarks. Red or vascular birthmarks
are most commonly seen, and are caused by an irregularity in the
blood vessels. These include port wine stains and hemangiomas.
Pigmented birthmarks, known as nevus (singular) or nevi (plural),
are brown in color and are often less pronounced. Many birthmarks
fade away before children reach school age, but they may remain
and undergo changes over time.
What light-based treatments are most effective for vascular
birthmarks?
Systems combining pulsed laser light and a broad band of Intense
Pulsed Light (IPL) offer the most effective and long-lasting treatment
for vascular birthmarks such as port wine stains and hemangiomas.
Lumenis systems use laser and IPL to selectively close off different
size blood vessels at varying depths below the skin's surface, thus
causing the birthmark to fade. Physicians are able to treat complex
birthmarks with pinpoint accuracy, eliminating the birthmark while
sparing healthy tissue from damage.
What is purpura?
Purpura is the temporary purple discoloration, the bruising effect
that is sometimes left by the laser or IPL after a treatment of a port
wine stain. Purpura usually subsides and disappears in two to four
weeks.
What is a treatment with IPL like? Is it painful?
A pulse of Intense Pulsed Light energy may feel like a pinch or a
rubber band snapped against the skin. A chilled gel applied to the
skin and an optional, topical anesthetic prevent discomfort. Patients
must wear protective eyewear to shield their eyes from the
therapeutic flashes of light. The entire process is brief and
non-invasive.
Are treatments with IPL safe? Are they approved by the
government?
IPL systems are FDA-cleared to market for the treatment of a wide
range of vascular and pigmented lesions. The system has an
excellent safety profile.
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