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What is the CLEARSCAN vascular laser available at Eterna M.D.?
Clear SCAN allows our physicians to precisely treat visible vessels, broken capillaries, vascular lesions and discoloration of your skin.
What conditons can be treated?
• Rosacea
• Redness
• Facial Veins
• Telangiectasia
• Spider Veins
• Facial Veins
• Broken Capillaries
What will the CLEARSCAN laser do?
Our Physicians will use the CLEAR SCAN to restore your skin’s youthful color. Broken capillaries and other visible vascular structures will be gently eliminated from the visible layers of your skin’s surface. CLEARSCAN has the ability to provide a treatment that is optimized to your skin condition. Unwanted vessels will be preferentially heated by the laser’s energy and become less noticeable.
What areas can be treated?
All areas can be treated. Popular areas are the face, neck, chest and legs. At Eterna M.D. you will be evaluated by our Medical Director to customize your treatment.
Is there a risk?
There is little risk in the treatment of benign conditions. In some cases repeat treatment will be necessary depending on your response to the treatment and the result desired. Our doctor at ETERNA will discuss potential risks of your specific condition prior to treatment.
How long will it take to recover?
Your healing time will depend upon your actual treatment. There is virtually no downtime and you may resume moderate activity immediately. You may experience erythema (redness) which may last several days. Our Medical Doctor will answer questions about temporary changes to your skin color and how they may be camouflaged.
What should I expect after treatment?
Your skin will have a pink or red color that will resolve over time. You will need to avoid direct sun exposure, or use a sun block of at least SPF 15 when outdoors.
Will it be uncomfortable?
There should be little to no discomfort, however this varies from patient to patient and depends on the depth of the treatment. There is no need for anesthesia and our physician at Eterna M.D. will discuss your options to properly manage any discomfort from the treatment. There should be no lasting post treatment discomfort.
What will happen during the procedure?
Your eyes will be protected with safety shield or glasses. CLEARSCAN technology laser beam will be delivered to the area of your skin being treated. You may briefly fell a warm or hot sensation as the laser pulses are preferentially absorbed in the unwanted vessels, heating and destroying them. Your procedure may take a few minutes to half and hour depending on the size of the area to be treated.
What aftercare will I need?
It is important to follow our doctor’s instructions at Eterna M.D.You might need to use some skin products and instructions how to use them. This will minimize your risk of inflammation or redness and ensure the shortest response 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 flow. Your skin will be sensitive to ultraviolet light and you must avoid direct sun exposure. Many of the conditions treated by the laser will have been caused by sun exposure, so avoiding the sun will prolong your new youthful appearance. You need to fully cover your skin or use a good sunscreen whenever you go outdoors. Our aestheticians at Eterna M.D. will assist you in the best skin products based on your skin.
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