Elixir Skin Clinic - Rejuvenate Revitalise Rebalance


Red Vein Removal Intensed Pulsed Light can provide a long term solution to facial problems such as Rosacea, thread veins and red spots. The treatment has minimal downtime or risk in just a few quick and easy treatments. How does the treatment work? Both IPL and laser systems emit light which is readily absorbed by blood vessels, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following treatment, the vessels quickly clear as the are reabsorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original legion. Which types of veins can be treated? Most red skin lesions including facial thread veins, rosacea, spider naevi, port wine stains are treated with IPL. Am I suitable for treatment? Treatment is suitable for most people, however, best results are obtained for those with fair skin, and there is less chance of side effects. The best response is seen with facial thread veins, spider naevi and rosacea. How does the treatment feel and are there any side effects? Treatment is mildly uncomfortable but there is no need for anaesthesia and the procedure is quite quick. After treatment the area may feel pink and warm for a few hours. Rarely some delicate skin areas such as cheeks or decollete can be red and slightly swollen for up to 48 hours. Though very rare there is a small chance a small blister may form and there could be temporary lightening or darkening of the skin. How many treatments are necessary? Typically 3 - 5 treatments are needed for maximum results, though small lesions can clear up in just 1 session. Treatments should be spaced every 4 - 6 weeks.

Red Vein Removal

Intensed Pulsed Light can provide a long term solution to facial problems such as Rosacea, thread veins and red spots. The treatment has minimal downtime or risk in just a few quick and easy treatments.

How does the treatment work?

Both IPL and laser systems emit light which is readily absorbed by blood vessels, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following treatment, the vessels quickly clear as the are reabsorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original legion.

Which types of veins can be treated?

Most red skin lesions including facial thread veins, rosacea, spider naevi, port wine stains are treated with IPL.

Am I suitable for treatment?

Treatment is suitable for most people, however, best results are obtained for those with fair skin, and there is less chance of side effects. The best response is seen with facial thread veins, spider naevi and rosacea.

How does the treatment feel and are there any side effects?

Treatment is mildly uncomfortable but there is no need for anaesthesia and the procedure is quite quick. After treatment the area may feel pink and warm for a few hours. Rarely some delicate skin areas such as cheeks or decollete can be red and slightly swollen for up to 48 hours. Though very rare there is a small chance a small blister may form and there could be temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.

How many treatments are necessary?

Typically 3 - 5 treatments are needed for maximum results, though small lesions can clear up in just 1 session. Treatments should be spaced every 4 - 6 weeks.