How it works
Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Over time they can become enlarged or damaged, causing blood to pool inside the veins which then stretch and swell under the skin. This leads to the appearance of twisting blue lines commonly known as varicose veins. These types of veins are most common around the legs and feet. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, except they are smaller, closer to the skin’s surface, and can often appear reddish in colour.
Visible veins are often a result of genetics as well as environmental factors such as sunlight, injury, and standing or sitting for long periods.
Whatever the cause or appearance of your prominent veins, Excel V provides an effective treatment to reduce the visibility of these discolourations on various areas of the body. The device emits powerful light, targeting and coagulating the blood vessels. The laser is designed to emanate precise wavelengths into the treatment area, transmitting pulses of heat into the veins without damaging the overlying skin. This causes the blood vessels to break down and expel from the body through the lymphatic system.
Excel V is a tunable laser system, which means the wavelengths can be adjusted to suit your specific skin requirements. The treatment process works to diminish vascular skin imperfections to achieve a more even skin tone and restore confidence.
The benefits
Excel V vein removal treatment provides a number of benefits. It is a quick and non-invasive procedure that can address a wide range of common pigmented and vascular lesions in a variety of skin types.
The laser treatments are often beneficial for patients seeking to reduce the prominence of vascular lesions, minimise skin pigmentations and other abnormalities, and achieve a more consistent skin tone. Each treatment will be specially customised to ensure the best results for your specific skin condition and desired outcomes.
This treatment treatment can treat a variety of skin concerns, such as:
Ideal candidates for Excel V Vein Removal
Excel V vein removal may be an attractive treatment for individuals seeking to address the visibility of veins beneath the skin, as well as other skin tone irregularities and pigmentation issues. Generally, ideal candidates for this treatment include those who:
- Are physically healthy
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Do not have tattoos or unhealed injuries in the area
- Do not have any active skin infections in the area
- Do not have medical conditions that will interfere with treatment
- Hold realistic expectations
The customisable nature of Excel V laser technology means your treatment can be focused towards the areas which cause you the most concern. After a consultation, an individual treatment plan will be developed to help you see the best results.
What to expect
Once your treatment plan has been firmly established and you are ready for the procedure, an experienced clinician will prepare the affected area.
The Excel V device will pass over the skin, emitting a unique high power green laser that is absorbed by the abnormal blood vessels in the skin. Over time, this will cause the blood vessels to collapse. When the pulses of light energy pass over the skin, the blood within the underlying veins will solidify and move from the area. This corrects blood flow, as the blood is redirected to veins deeper within your skin’s surface.
Cooling instruments are then applied to settle any remaining heat in the skin. Treatment can usually be completed in 15 minutes.
The result is a reduction in the appearance of veins and a more consistent skin tone. Most patients will see the benefits within a few days, but it may take a few weeks to experience the full results. The number of Excel V treatments required will depend on the patient, their skin condition, and the severity of the issue they are seeking to address.
Things to consider
Anaesthesia is rarely needed for Excel V procedures but can be used to lessen any discomfort you may experience.
After treatment, it is necessary to avoid sun exposure for at least 24 hours. Over the next few days, treated vascular lesions will reduce at a rate proportionate to their severity. Treated pigment spots will darken and eventually shed. Taking some downtime is recommended to give your body time to recover.
Residual effects of the procedure, such as redness and swelling, are expected to subside within a few days, leaving you with a smoother and more desirable skin tone.
