Skin treatments with laser

Teleangiectasias, also known as dilated veins, are visible dilations of small superficial blood vessels in the skin and mucous membrane. They appear as fine, usually red, sometimes bluish lines that shimmer through the surface of the skin and often occur on the face and upper body.

Treatment

Telangiectasias can be treated effectively and gently with vasculature-selective lasers. The laser closes the vessels by applying targeted heat.

It should be noted that several treatment sessions may be necessary and the choice of laser depends on the extent and localisation of the telangiectasias and the patient's skin type.

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Treatment from CHF 350

Erythrosis interfollicularis colli manifests itself as extensive, permanent reddening of the lateral parts of the neck and in the décolleté area, often associated with telangiectasia (visible vascular dilatation) and occasionally hyperpigmentation. A typical feature is the shadowy recess of the submental region (below the chin). The redness can be intensified by heat stimuli, alcohol or stress. The condition is also known as "plucked chicken skin" as the follicles can protrude in the atrophic skin.

The main cause is long-term UV exposure, particularly through sunlight or visits to the solarium, which leads to chronic photodamage such as solar elastosis and vasodilation. Middle-aged to older people who spend a lot of time outdoors at work or in their leisure time are often affected.

Treatment

We use various lasers and laser-like therapy methods to treat erythrosis interfollicularis colli. The choice of method depends on the individual clinical appearance.

The aim of the therapy is to reduce the redness of the area, treat the dilated vessels, improve pigmentation disorders, regenerate the skin and improve skin quality.

Different types of laser are often combined to achieve these goals.

The treatment is usually carried out in several sessions in order to achieve an optimal result while minimising the risk of side effects. On average, around 3 to 6 treatments are required. However, the exact number of sessions required may vary depending on the severity of the condition and the response to treatment.

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Treatment from CHF 350

Spider naevi (naevus araneus) are enlargements of small arterial skin vessels that often occur on the chest wall, face or neck.

They have a characteristic appearance. In the centre there is a red dot the size of a pinhead, from which fine vascular branches radiate in a star shape, reminiscent of the legs of a spider.

Treatment

In laser therapy for naevus araneus, the laser is targeted at the central vessel and the fine, spider leg-like vessels. The laser emits short pulses of light that heat up and thus destroy the dilated blood vessels. In most cases, 1 to 2 treatments are sufficient.

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Treatment from CHF 350

A port-wine stain (medical term: naevus flammeus) is a benign, congenital malformation of small blood vessels (capillaries) in the skin. Around 0.3 per cent of all newborns are affected. Port-wine stains appear as bright red to bluish-purple, sharply defined patches on the skin, which are irregularly shaped and vary in size. They can appear anywhere on the body, but usually only one side of the body is affected. They occur most frequently on the face and neck.

The exact cause is not yet fully understood. New research points to genetic factors (mutations in the GNAQ gene), damaged connections between nerves and blood vessels, rarely in the context of hereditary syndromes such as Sturge-Weber syndrome or Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome.

If left untreated, port-wine stains can become darker in the course of life and tend to form nodules and thicken the skin in adulthood, which can be accompanied by disturbing bleeding from the smallest injuries.

Treatment

Port-wine stains are treated with vascularised laser therapy. The laser closes the small blood vessels by applying targeted heat.

It is important to note that several sessions are required to achieve a good result. Laser treatment of the naevus flammeus usually requires at least 6 sessions. Adults often require more sessions than children.

The number of sessions depends heavily on factors such as the size, location and colour of the port-wine stain.

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Treatment from CHF 350

A lip border angioma, also known as a "venous lake", is a haemangioma on the lip. A venous lake appears as a lentil to pea-sized, blue-red bulge with a smooth surface, predominantly on the lower lip.

It is a dilation of blood vessels (veinctasia) in the dermis. Lip border angiomas occur more frequently in older people, which indicates a connection with the ageing process.

Treatment

In laser therapy for lip marginal angiomas, the laser beam is directed specifically at the dilated blood vessels. The blood pigment haemoglobin absorbs the laser energy, which obliterates the vessels. This causes the angioma to recede. The treatment is usually carried out with an Nd:YAG laser.

The number of treatments depends on the size and depth of the angioma. Often 1 to 2 treatments are sufficient.

Early treatment is recommended in order to achieve an optimal cosmetic result and reduce the risk of complications such as bleeding or ulceration.

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Treatment from CHF 350

Skin tags are small, soft, skin-coloured growths that often appear in skin folds such as the neck, armpits or groin. They are completely benign and usually cause no symptoms.

Possible causes for the development of skin tags are genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, metabolic factors such as obesity and mechanical friction of the skin.

Treatment

The skin tags can be removed precisely and gently using a laser. The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and leaves a superficial abrasion that heals after 7 to 10 days.

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Treatment from CHF 350

Syringomas are harmless, skin-coloured to yellowish nodules that usually appear in the eyelid area. They originate from sweat gland outlets in the skin and are often symmetrically distributed. Syringomas often have a genetic predisposition and mainly occur in middle-aged women.

Treatment

We treat syringomas with an ultra-pulsed CO2 laser under local anaesthetic.

Immediately after treatment, there is slight reddening and swelling of the treated area, which usually lasts for around 24 hours. Small crusts form, which are an important part of the healing process and must not be scraped off. The healing process takes about 1-2 weeks and generally leaves no scars if carried out correctly.

The number of laser treatments for syringomas depends on the individual findings.

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Treatment from CHF 350