Description

Thermocoagulation for Vascular Lesions in Montreal and Laval

Thermocoagulation for vascular lesions is a precise, non-laser way to address the small surface marks that skincare simply cannot reach — broken capillaries on the nose and cheeks, cherry angiomas (also called ruby spots), skin tags and milia. At IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval, a very fine pinpoint probe delivers a brief, tightly controlled pulse of heat to the lesion itself, so the surrounding skin is left alone. This package includes three 15-minute sessions and works well alongside our wider range of facial treatments.

How thermocoagulation for vascular lesions works

The device passes a high-frequency current through a hair-fine probe that is placed on the skin surface, following the line of the visible vessel. The heat coagulates the dilated capillary — a telangiectasia or spider vein — so the blood inside it is no longer visible through the skin. For raised benign lesions such as skin tags or milia, the same controlled heat dries the tissue so that it lifts away over the following days. Each individual lesion takes only seconds to treat, and a tiny pinpoint crust usually forms and flakes off on its own.

What to expect over three 15-minute sessions

Fifteen minutes is time at the probe, so how much gets covered depends on the size, number and location of your lesions — often several small vascular marks, or a handful of small skin tags, in a single visit. Fine vascular marks frequently look visibly reduced straight away; raised lesions reveal their result once the small crust falls off, usually within seven to ten days. Sessions are typically spaced three to four weeks apart, which gives the skin time to settle before the next pass. Having three sessions means you can work through more than one area, or revisit a stubborn lesion, rather than trying to do everything at once. Many clients combine this with treatments for brown spots and pigmentation, since the two concerns often appear together on sun-exposed skin.

Who it’s for

This treatment suits adults bothered by visible capillaries around the nose and cheeks, redness-prone skin with broken vessels, ruby spots on the trunk or face, small skin tags on the neck or underarms, and milia. It is a cosmetic treatment for lesions that are already known to be benign: anything that has changed in size, shape or colour, bleeds without cause, or has never been assessed should be seen by a physician first. Thermocoagulation is also not suitable during pregnancy, over an active skin infection, or for anyone with a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device. A personalized consultation and skin analysis at our Montreal or Laval medispa confirms what can be treated and maps out the plan for your sessions.

Frequently asked questions

Does thermocoagulation for vascular lesions hurt?
Most people describe a brief hot prickle that lasts a second or two per lesion, similar to a quick snap. There is no injection and no incision, and a topical numbing cream can be applied beforehand if you are treating a sensitive area or several lesions at once.

How many lesions can be treated in one 15-minute session?
It depends entirely on their size, type and location. Small vascular marks are fast; larger or raised lesions take longer. Your specialist looks at the whole picture at the start of the session and agrees with you on the priorities for that visit.

Is there any downtime?
Expect mild redness and small pinpoint crusts for roughly five to ten days. The crusts must be left to fall off naturally — picking is the main cause of marking. Keep the area clean and dry for the first day or two, skip saunas and pools, and use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ on treated skin.

How many sessions of thermocoagulation for vascular lesions will I need?
Many small vascular lesions respond in one or two passes, so the three-session package is generally enough to cover several areas or to fine-tune the result. Because thermocoagulation treats the lesions that are there now, new capillaries or ruby spots can still appear over time, and occasional maintenance visits keep the skin looking even.