Sciton Clear V in Richmond
Laser treatment for unwanted veins, redness and hard to treat visible blood vessels.
ClearV is an advanced vascular laser designed to precisely target unwanted blood beneath the skin. ClearV allows Dr. Langelier and Nurse Leisha to treat visible veins, broken blood vessels, facial redness, and other vascular concerns with a precise, customizable approach.
ClearV can be used on the face and body and is suitable for all skin types. Treatment requires minimal downtime, making it an excellent option for patients looking to improve unwanted vascular concerns.
How Does Sciton ClearV Work?
ClearV uses a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser wavelength that penetrates beneath the surface of the skin to target unwanted blood vessels.
One of the unique features of ClearV is its Subsurface Vein Illumination technology, which helps your provider visualize vessels beneath the skin so they can be precisely targeted.
The laser energy is absorbed by the blood vessel, causing it to close. Your body then naturally clears the treated vessel over time. ClearV also incorporates cooling technology to help improve patient comfort during treatment.
What Can ClearV Treat?
ClearV may be used to treat a variety of vascular concerns including:
- Visible facial and eyelid veins
- Facial spider veins
- Broken capillaries
- Redness associated with vascular changes
- Small, flat veins on the legs
ClearV can be used on many areas of the body, including the face, neck, chest, arms, legs, abdomen and feet
What Should I Expect During My ClearV Treatment?
Your treatment begins with an evaluation of your skin and vascular concerns. Dr. Langelier and Nurse Leisha will determine whether ClearV is the appropriate treatment for your specific concern and will develop a treatment plan based on the vessels being treated.
During treatment, the ClearV handpiece is placed against the skin and delivers controlled laser energy to the targeted vessels. The integrated cooling system helps protect and cool the skin during treatment.
You may feel warmth, a snapping sensation, of brief discomfort as the laser treats the vessel. Your provider will adjust treatment settings based on the location, size, and appearance of the vessels being treated.
What Happens After ClearV?
ClearV requires little downtime, and most patients can return to their normal activities immediately following treatment. The treated vessel may appear temporarily darker, redder, or slightly swollen like a “cat scratch” appearance following treatment. In some circumstances you may experience a bruise after treatment. Avoiding blood thinning medications, heat, exercise, and alcohol after treatment can help prevent this. Larger vessels may take longer to fade, and some patients require more than one treatment depending on the size and number of vessels being treated. Your provider will give you specific post-treatment instructions based on your treatment.When Will I See Results?
Results develop gradually as the body clears the treated blood vessels.
Some vessels may appear improved soon after treatment, while others continue to fade over the following weeks. The number of treatments needed varies depending on the size, location and number of vessels being treated.
Because vascular concerns can develop over time, maintenance treatments may be recommended.
Who Is a Good Candidate for ClearV?
ClearV may be an excellent option if you are bothered by visible veins, broken capillaries, or unwanted facial or body redness. Veins that are elevated do not typically respond to laser treatment.
During your consultation, your provider will evaluate your skin, vascular concerns, medical history, and goals to determine whether ClearV is right for you.
ClearV is designed to treat all skin types, but individual treatment plans and settings are always customized to the patient.
ClearV vs. BBL “Broad Band Light”
Both ClearV and BBL can be used to address redness and vascular concerns, but they use different technologies.ClearV uses a focused 1064nm Nd laser to target individual, larger or deeper blood vessels
BBL uses broad spectrum light and can address multiple concerns at once, including pigmentation, generalized redness, fine or more superficial broken blood vessels, and uneven skin tone.
Depending on your skin and goals, Dr. Langelier or Nurse Leisha may recommend ClearV, BBL, or a combination of treatments.
Schedule Your Consultation
Schedule a consultation to determine whether ClearV is right for you.