Thermo-Coagulation and Laser or Intense or Broad Band Light are three highly effective treatments for facial veins. At The Summit, our Master Clinical Estheticians perform all three procedures. We love the results we achieve for clients!
We are often asked what the difference is. The key difference is the type of energy each device emits. Thermo-coagulation uses electrical energy and Broad Band Light (BBL or IPL) and our laser use light based energy. They both work by destroying the red blood cells and collapsing the tiny, distended visible veins that cause clients concern.
Due to the cost of the devices, the cost of treatments will differ. Most clients find that Thermo-Coagulation is a more cost effective treatment for those few pesky veins or other vascular spots on the face and upper body. For more extensive treatments the cost can be similar between the two techniques.
For highly sensitive skin and those that can feel anxious easily, Thermo-Coagulation is our choice as it is can seem gentler. We might also recommend Thermo- Coagulation for those with very fine veins that the light-based energy might not be able to see effectively.
Our BBL Photo Facial has the added bonus of also reducing hyperpigmentation and dramatically improving the overall health, quality and youthfulness of the skin! With BBL/IPL we typically treat the whole face or neck/chest area when treating vascular issues.
For deeper and larger vessels on the face, we use our Cynsoure Elite IQ laser.
All three techniques will cause the skin to be temporarily red after with some swelling. Pre and post care of the skin is also the same with all treatments.
Thermo-Coagulation can be performed on tanned skin while light based treatments cannot.
All three techniques will have some discomfort felt during the treatment.
The best part, no matter which device is chosen, is the diminishing and disappearance of your unwanted facial redness!
If you have this as a concern, give us a call to book a consultation for complete pricing - it can start as low at $75!