As long as you do not have a recent suntan and your hair colour is darker than your skin you can have laser hair reduction. At the Devon Laser Clinic as we use a Long Pulsed Nd:YAG on naturally darker skin types with good success.
How Long Does Thread Vein Treatment Take?
Treatments can take as little as 5 minutes and up to 45 minutes depending upon the size of area being treated.
How Many Thread Vein Treatments Are Required?
Generally, between one and three laser treatments are necessary for optimal results.
What Will I See After Thread Vein Treatment?
The skin may be red and swollen immediately after treatment but this usually subsides within a few hours. Some veins will darken in colour initially but this resolves as the areas heals.
Adverse reactions are rare but may include a small blister or temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
How Does Thread Vein Treatment Feel?
Treatment sensation varies but is often described as a ‘flick of an elastic band’. Cold air is used to help numb the area whilst being treated.
