The DYE-VL laser, part of the Harmony Platform, utilizes advanced technology that combines the benefits of pulsed light and laser energy. It operates by emitting specific wavelengths of light that target melanin (pigment) or hemoglobin (blood) in the skin, depending on the treatment goal.
For pigmentation issues like sunspots or freckles, the laser targets melanin, breaking it down and allowing the body to naturally remove the pigmented cells over time. For vascular lesions such as spider veins or rosacea, the laser targets hemoglobin, coagulating the blood vessels and gradually reducing their appearance.
What sets DYE-VL apart is its versatility and customizable settings, allowing dermatologists to adjust parameters like pulse duration, energy level, and spot size to tailor treatments to each patient's unique needs. This flexibility enhances safety and efficacy across a wide range of skin types and concerns.
The most important details that you need to know about the DYE-VL treatment when you want to get rid of vascular lesions:
Purpose of the treatment: significant reduction of the visibility of vascular lesions
How it works: laser technology causes the coagulation of the blood vessels, so that the walls of the blood vessels are no longer irrigated. This procedure allows for the separate control of the fluency, pulse duration and repetition frequency.
How many sessions are needed: The results can vary from one patient to the next, but, in general, 1-3 sessions at 4 week intervals are necessary, depending on the size of the blood vessels and their depth.
Anesthesia: not applicable
Pain level: not applicable, the handpiece is equipped with a cooler that cools the skin after the impulse, so that the procedure is not unpleasant
How long does a session last: it depends on how many vascular lesions we are treating
Recovery period: redness can occur at the level of the treated blood vessels (they will look like cat claws), but it will fade in a few hours/days, depending on the patient. It’s recommended to avoid exposure to the sun for at least 4 weeks prior to the procedure.
