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Laser Vein Removal

Laser Vein Therapy is a non-invasive treatment done with pulsing light to treat the appearance of veins. There are many reasons why veins can become highly visible over time: sedentary lifestyle, age, sun-exposure, and the natural effects of gravity are some of the causes for blood backing up, especially in the legs, which is where the appearance of veins is most common. Though spider veins and varicose veins are often something that happens naturally over time, they are easy and painless to treat.

Britannia Dermedics offers Laser Vein Removal and Therapy. 

Who it’s For

Laser vein removal is not recommended for knotty varicose veins. However, smaller varicose veins and spider veins can be treated very effectively with laser vein therapy. The treatment reduces the appearance of both superficial and deep veins, changing the appearance of skin that has been heavily veined for years. As it is non-invasive, laser vein therapy is for almost anyone who wants more youthful looking skin.

How it Works

Unlike other more invasive treatments that use chemical injections, laser vein removal uses pulsing light to reduce the appearance of veins in the skin. The high power of the light causes the veins to fade and finally disappear. Britannia Dermedics treatments are safe and are intentionally designed to sensitively treat many different skin tones and types.

Prevention

In combination with laser vein therapy, prevention is key so spider veins don’t reappear and to dramatically improve the health and appearance of your skin. Here are some quick tips:

Exercise often

•  Not only does it improve your energy levels, but an active lifestyle keeps blood flowing throughout the legs and arms and improves your vein strength and blood circulation. You don’t have to do a marathon--just keep moving.             

Elevate Your Legs

•  In line with exercise, elevate your legs when you are resting. This reduces the amount of time blood pooling in your legs.

As Always - Wear Sunscreen

•  Sun damage to the face can cause spider veins to appear. Though spider veins can be treated on the face with Limelight facials, prevention is always important in combination with skin treatments. A combination of daily skin care from the right sunscreens and moisturizers to gentle rejuvenation treatments is the key to skin that looks and feels young for a long time.

 The leather look – better suited for handbags & shoes Sun damage, pollution and just plain aging all add up to skin that’s not as clear and toned as it once was. Many of us over a certain age have spent a lot of time in the sun without any skin protection; as young children, we were often outside all day, as teenagers and young adults, we spent a lot of time working towards that perfect tan, the darker the better.

Even for those of us who were born after the effects of sun exposure were discovered and took preventive measures, few can completely escape photo damaged (sun damaged) skin because we’re exposed to sunlight (UVA or UB) constantly. We can try to prevent it, but we can’t eliminate it entirely and the results can be:

uneven pigmentation

skin that is uneven or "pebbly”

small blood vessels or red markings

freckles

rough or scaly patches

"liver spots" and "age spots"

thinner or fragile skin

pre-cancerous growths

skin cancer

Solution – Skin Rejuvenation with IPL Photofacial

IPL photofacials can help to improve the complexion and are ideal for a photo damaged or sun damaged complexion. They require less recovery time than laser treatments.

What is an IPL photofacial?

IPL (intense pulsed light) is an effective ‘lunchtime’ procedure that uses concentrated, filtered light for skin rejuvenation.  IPL also stimulates collagen production and refines large pores, resulting in a fresh, younger look.

Quick, safe and comfortable

Non-invasive

No gel, pain medication or anesthetic cream required

Quick treatment time (< 1 hour),

Minimal treatments required (1-3)

Works on most skin types as it can be customized to different skin tones and aging conditions

Who is the ideal IPL candidate?

Someone with:

light skin (darker or Asian skin may get hyperpigmentation from IPL)

broken capillaries

loss of skin tone

IPL can treat all three of these conditions at the same time.

Who is not a good candidate for IPL?

People with a naturally dark complexion

Individuals who have recently tanned or are using tanning products

Patients taking light-sensitizing medications, such as tetracyclines

Pregnant women

Patients with a history of keloid (scar) formation

Individuals with bleeding disorders

Patients taking anti-coagulants, such as Coumadin® (warfarin)

What areas of the skin can IPL treat?

The décolletage (neck and chest)

Back

Arms

Hands

What happens after an IPL photofacial?

Targeted areas of abnormal coloration will darken for the first several days after an IPL photofacial, as they are pulled to the skin’s surface, and then will naturally shed.

What results can be expected from IPL photofacials?

Skin tone and texture will be improved, with the predominant benefit being more even skin color, with removal of or greatly diminished areas of brown and red blotches.

If you have rosacea, there will be  less redness with each treatment. IPL treatments can reduce the appearance of rosacea by as much as 80 percent  to 90 percent.

Questions to ask before undergoing an IPL treatment

"Why am I a good candidate for IPL, and how does it work?" – determine how knowledgeable the operator technician is.

"What licenses do you have, and what's your training in IPL?" – find out whether they're a skin care specialist or someone who was hired off the street, and what kind of special training they have.

"How long have you been doing this?" – ensure they have had a few works of experience working with IPL.

"Do you have insurance?" This applies both to the spa that is giving the service and the individual.

Questions to ask before an IPL Treatment

Facial and skin rejuvenation through the use of fillers is big business these days. Women, and some men, are lining up for these procedures—reducing wrinkles, removing under-eye bags and plumping cheeks, for a more youthful appearance—and the ability to compete in the marketplace whether work or personal. It’s more a question of ‘Which one?” than ‘Should I?’

 One treatment, the use of dermal fillers, has skyrocketed in recent years, in comparison to conventional facelifts. Fillers work under the skin to replace elasticity and plump up sagging skin, in contrast to previous treatments that typically tightened and flattened the appearance of the face. When done properly, it provides a more youthful and natural look than older treatments. Done wrong and the face can look out of proportion, with lumps appearing and creating contour problems.

Restylane®, Juvéderm™ and Soft Lift™ Approach (a combination of Botox and Juvéderm™) are some of the most popular treatments. Containing hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance essential to plump and youthful-looking skin, they are being called ‘liquid facelifts’ because they offer the benefits of a surgical facelift without having to go under the knife and have virtually no downtime. Soft tissue fillers provide an immediate result at a fraction of the cost of cosmetic surgery. The treatments aren’t permanent—some last three to four months, while others up to 18 months, and must be repeated and maintained. Some doctors or nurses will use a combination of products to achieve the desired results.

 How do you decide?

 The first step is to make sure you are trusting your face and skin to someone who has the qualifications to properly inject the product, and also has the ability to help you choose the right one for your skin. Individual skin texture, age, sun damage, genetics and metabolic factors are all important in choose the right treatment. With a long list of products to choose from, ask why they are recommending this particular treatment and how many times he or she has injected it before. What are the risk factors?