Port Wine Stains
Medical-grade laser treatment is generally a safe and effective way to treat port-wine stains. Laser treatments can be used to treat both children and adults with port-wine stains. Typically, a series of treatment sessions is required to obtain the maximum benefit, depending on where the port-wine stain is located on the body.
DOWNTIME: Minimal
PAIN LEVEL: Mild-Moderate
RESULTS DURATION: Long Lasting
TREATS:
Port wine stains on the face, hands, arms and legs.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Slight redness and tenderness immediately following treatment, bruising can last a few days.
LOCATION:
Used on the face, hands arms, and legs.
FOLLOW UP:
May require more than one treatment session to achieve full results.
HOW IT IS PERFORMED:
Handpiece delivers laser energy to the stain.
PREPARATION:
Anesthesia options range from none needed, to topical, local or general anesthesia administered prior to treatment.
PROCEDURE TYPE:
Laser.
EXPECTED OUTCOME:
Reduction or elimination of the birthmark.
ONSET:
Results are evident after the final treatment session.
