Dr. Diana Giraldo

Vascular Medicine - Medellin, Colombia

Treatment

Telangiectasias are defined as permanent dilations of small superficial blood vessels, clinically visible as fine erythematous, violaceous, or bluish lines. They are commonly observed in the temporal, periorbital, and malar regions, and are associated with factors such as photoaging, rosacea, chronic sun damage, capillary fragility, and genetic predisposition.

These vascular lesions can be effectively treated using intense pulsed light devices or vascular lasers, which operate based on the principle of selective photothermolysis of hemoglobin. This mechanism induces intravascular coagulation while preserving the surrounding tissues.

The 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser is characterized by preferential absorption by hemoglobin and relatively low absorption by melanin, contributing to enhanced safety across different skin phototypes and reducing the risk of epidermal damage.

In this case, the patient presented with reticular veins in the temporal region. After five treatment sessions, a significant reduction in the lesions was observed, with good tolerability and no relevant adverse effects, aside from mild transient post-treatment erythema. The LongPulse® Nd:YAG 1,064 nm handpiece, delivering both short and long pulses, is compatible with the ETHEREA-MX® and ZYE® platforms.

Result