Open AccessMinimal Invasive Approach for Lips Venous Lake Treatment by 980 nm Diode Laser with Emphasis on the Aesthetic Results. А Clinical Series
Author(s) -
Parvan Voynov,
Georgi Tomov,
ka Маteva
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
folia medica/folia medica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.245
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1314-2143
pISSN - 0204-8043
DOI - 10.1515/folmed-2016-0017
Subject(s) - medicine , cryotherapy , laser , surgery , diode , optics , physics , optoelectronics
A venous lake (VL) is a vascular lesion with common occurrence in many patients, manifested as a dark blue-to-violet compressible papule, caused by dilation of venules. The main reasons for the treatment of VL are aesthetic. The haemorrhaging episodes or impairment of oral normal functions are also under considerations. Treatment of lip VL includes surgical excision, selective photocoagulation, cryotherapy, sclerotherapy and electrodessication. The high-intensity diode laser is an option. The 980 nm diode laser is selectively absorbed by haemoglobin and selectively destroys blood vessels, minimising injury to the surrounding healthy skin.