Angioma laser treatment in Puerto Banús, Marbella
Laser treatment of angiomas, small red spots made of blood vessels that can appear anywhere on the body. First of all, the doctor examines each lesion and confirms the diagnosis; only then is treatment suggested.
What does it involve?
Angiomas, often called cherry angiomas, are benign lesions made of small blood vessels. The laser light is absorbed by the blood in the angioma and turned into heat: the vessels coagulate and the lesion can gradually fade.
Depending on the size and number of lesions, one session may be enough or several may be needed, a few weeks apart. New angiomas can appear elsewhere over time; the doctor explains this in consultation.
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What it addresses
Face
Small visible angiomas on the face.
Trunk
Chest, abdomen or back.
Arms and legs
Angiomas on the limbs.
Bothersome lesions
Angiomas that rub or bleed easily.
What it costs
Indicative prices including VAT. We confirm the plan and the quote in writing before we start.
How it goes
Consultation and diagnosis
The doctor examines your skin or the lesion, reviews your history and medication, and tells you whether the treatment is right for you. If a lesion needs further tests, we tell you first.
Preparation
We clean the area and, depending on the treatment, apply a cooling gel or an anaesthetic cream. With laser or pulsed light, you wear protective glasses throughout the session.
Session
We apply the device to the area with settings adapted to your skin. You may feel warmth or tingling; the sensation varies from person to person.
Afterwards
Redness or slight swelling is common and generally short-lived. Avoid direct sun, use high-factor sun protection on the area and follow the instructions we give you for the following days.
Good to know
The doctor assesses in consultation whether the treatment is right for you. As a rule it is not performed during pregnancy, on tanned or recently sun-exposed skin, or if there is an infection or a wound in the area. Some medicines make the skin more sensitive to light: please tell us about all your medication, allergies and previous treatments, any tendency to keloid scars or to dark marks after inflammation, and whether you have a pacemaker or another implant.
Your questions
How do I know it is an angioma?
Only the doctor can confirm it by examining the lesion. If a red spot or a mole changes shape, colour or size, tell the doctor: no lesion is treated without a prior diagnosis, and if further tests are needed we tell you.
How many sessions are needed?
It depends on the size, depth and number of angiomas. Sometimes one session is enough; sometimes several are needed, a few weeks apart, to assess progress.
What does it feel like?
Many people describe it as a small snap of a rubber band. A cooling gel or, if needed, local anaesthesia can be used. The sensation varies from person to person.
Can new angiomas appear?
Yes. The treatment acts on the lesions treated, but others can appear in different areas over time. If so, the doctor examines them again before treating them.
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