Couperose Laser Treatment

Most people suffer from different vascular problems: varicose veins, vascular spiders and spider veins – couperose.  The couperose is the visible red network of vessels on such parts of the face as nose, cheeks and chin. This disease may appear on any type of facial skin of both men and women. However, the people, who have light or thin skin, are more often susceptible to the couperose. The couperose appears as the result of blood circulatory disorders in cutaneous integument in the form of vascular spiders or spider veins. The couperose appears most often on the face and legs.

Laser removal of couperose on the face is a medical procedure that is most often used to get rid of various cosmetic defects and venous diseases, including the so-called vascular asterisks. This principle is based on photothermolysis selection. Erythrocytes absorb the laser beam, which leads to the following processes:

• tissues begin to heat up;
• coagulation occurs;
• the pathological vessel is emptied.

Thanks to the use of new generation laser devices, couperose correction can be performed with the highest accuracy. This allows you to completely forget about the destructive effects that appear with the use of other methods:

• swelling;
• erosion;
• purpura;
• scars;
• other formations.

But it should be borne in mind that the laser against couperose can only improve your appearance, and the cause of the disease must be dealt with comprehensively. The treatment of couperose at the "Oxford Medical" clinic consists of several stages. Our dermatology department uses the innovative laser removal technology of couperose "Elos", which allows you to completely forget about couperose. Treatment of the disease, which is carried out after solving the aesthetic problem, may require additional diagnostics and therapy. Doctors use a variety of cosmetology products that can strengthen capillary walls, remove redness, and make the skin more elastic.

The genetic predisposition was the main cause for couperose.

The acquired couperose appears due to several causes, which include:

• bad habits;
• stresses and overfatigue;
• hormonal disorders, different women’s illnesses, pregnancy, abortions, climax;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• intake of hormonal contraceptives;
• attending bathhouses and saunas;
• presence of sharp changes in temperature;
• overexposure to solar radiation;
• skin hypersensitivity;
• excessive consumption of chocolate, coffee, strong black tea, pickles, smoked meat products; alcohol abuse.

Dermatologists distinguish three main stages of the development of the disease. The first is characterized by mild manifestations that are often imperceptible. The patient sometimes experiences hot flashes, facial redness, mild itching of the skin, and tingling around the eyes, nose, and cheeks.

Hot flashes can occur from a sudden change in temperature, drinking alcoholic beverages or eating too spicy food, or being very excited. Over time, these symptoms go away on their own.

1. The main feature of the initial stage is that the blood vessels still remain elastic, and the narrowing and expansion of the capillaries occurs without the risk of injury.
2. In the second stage, small areas appear that resemble a thin red mesh. Telangiectasias or spider veins are located under the skin itself and are the result of ruptured capillaries. The spots are usually located under the eyes, on the cheekbones, near the nose, and above the lips. At first, they are light pink in color, and then noticeably redden. After some time, they acquire a bluish tint. Women at this stage often turn to specialists to remove an unpleasant defect.
3. At the third stage, the spots are characterized by a rich red color. Visible inflammation may appear. The walls of the vessels are stretched so much that they are already recovering with difficulty. Blood circulation worsens, fewer and fewer substances enter the deep layers of the skin. At this stage, urgent medical intervention is necessary, self-medication is not recommended.

Before removing couperose with a laser, the patient is examined by a cosmetologist. The specialist assesses the skin condition and determines which method will be most effective. In case of severe couperose, he may advise consulting a phlebologist.

2 weeks before removing couperose, it is recommended not to sunbathe in the sun or in a solarium. A week before removing couperose, it is advisable to stop taking medications that affect blood clotting and skin photosensitivity. If you are undergoing long-term treatment, be sure to inform the cosmetologist about the medications you are taking. On the day of the procedure, do not apply decorative cosmetics and other skin care products to the skin.

The modern qualitative diagnostic as well as competently selected treatment of the couperose will allow not only significantly reducing vascular defects, but preventing further development of the disease. The treatment of couperose depends on its type, stage of development and volume of the vascular network. The treatment usually consists of several stages, during which the doctors apply complementary cosmetic products, strengthening the walls of capillaries, reducing the redness and enhancing the skin elasticity.

In the Dermatology Department of Oxford Medical, the treatment of couperose is performed with the help of innovative technologiy Elos, which allows fully curing the disease.

Removal of couperose is a non-traumatic procedure, so there is no rehabilitation period required. If necessary, you can lubricate the skin with a soothing cream for several days. You can sunbathe after 1.5-2 weeks.