Specialist Aesthetics

The Excel V laser system uses a high powered green laser to target small blood vessels or pigment cells in the skin. Our laser delivers pulses of light energy which cause the blood within the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessel which is then reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will naturally be redirected to other deeper veins below the skin surface, where they should be. The Excel V laser heats the targeted vessel or pigmentation which then becomes eliminated or faded, reduced or softened with one or multiple treatments.

• This varies from patient to patient and is dependent on the number, size and colour of the vessels being treated.
• Our RNs & laser therapists will assess and create a treatment plan with you, discussing the  time frame and costs.

Our Registered Nurses & laser therapists– trained in Aesthetic treatments. Our registered nurses have over 20 years of comprehensive experience each. They work closely with our two vascular surgeons.  Our laser therapist has 12 years experience in the cosmetic industry.  All our RNs & therapists  have ongoing support and training from Cutera and attend national and international Aesethetic conferences and workshops.

• Yes. Laser has been used by health professionals since the 1970s. The Cutera Excel V and Genesis laser is cutting edge, state of the art technology made and developed in the USA for a global market.
• You may experience initial skin irritation or redness but this will settle within a week or so.
• We provide safety glasses for you to wear during treatment

Most patients feel a rubber band snapping sensation against the skin as the pulses of energy are delivered through the hand-piece by the Nurse. The Excel V Laser has a cooling tip which the Nurse will use to protect and soothe the treated areas so you feel no discomfort and have an improved treatment experience. 

• Your nurse will apply a soothing cooling gel post treatment but you may have some raised redness or bruising.
• Changes in the treated veins can take time and multiple treatments to fade, soften or disappear altogether
• Apply sun block for 2 weeks to the treated area. 
• You may be advised to wear compression stockings for a short period following treatment
• There are no restrictions on your activities after treatment
• We recommend you keep your water consumption up following laser treatment, as well as wearing protective clothing or sunscreen thoughout the day even in winter. SVH recommends and are stockists for COOLA sun screen and post sun care products.

• This will vary from patient to patient.  Your nurse will give you time frame indications at your initial assessment
• Many patients find significant improvement over weeks and with multiple treatments
• Over time, it is possible for new spider veins to appear, this is just part of aging and can be treated with our Cutera laser.

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