What are the risks of laser removal of blood vessels?
Short-term side effects may include a reddening of the skin over the treated vessels or local swelling which typically lasts less than a day, although it may infrequently last a few days. Fourth generation, long wavelength 1064 lasers are less likely than older lasers to cause prolonged irritation, pigment changes or blistering. Occasionally there can be increased or decreased pigment in the treated area. This is seldom a major cosmetic problem, and generally resolves after several months. Even a single blister (rather like a tiny sunburn) is unusual, and generally will resolve within a week or two with someAloe Vera. Bruising can occur occasionally when treating vessels on the legs which are 2-3 mm in diameter. This is more of a nuisance than an major problem, and usually resolves within a few weeks without needing any treatment.
