These common vascular malformations may occur anywhere but seem most frequent on the face and scalp. The deep crimson colour is distinctively and cosmetically very disturbing to those who carry the lesion. The lesions contain many dilated blood vessels as such the disease is most benign but it causes very big pschycological trauma to the patient and sense of inferiority. Once the lesions are well developing they tend to bleed with even slightest trauma or a nail scratch. 

How is Laser helpful in treating Port wine stains?

Vascular lasers can coagulate the vessels while leaving the superficial skin healthy and hense the clearance of the lesion is possible when treated with them. Usually Pulse dye laser, KTP laser, Nd Yag and Intense Pulse light can treat this condition. KIRTI IS THE ONLY CENTRE IN ASIA HAVING ALL THE 4 FACILITIES TO TREAT THE LESION.

What is the ideal age to treat Port Wine Stains?

Earlier is the better, means child hood is the best age. The entire medical community believes that it is best to treat Port Wine Stains at the age of around 2 years. Otherwise you may treat the patient at any age.

What are the pre treatment precautions?

You must avoid sun bathing before 7 days of the treatment that is the only precaution should be taken prior to the treatment. Inform the doctor about your other medications and other medical illness.

What is the mode of anesthesia used in the treatment?

There is no General or Local anesthesia required for the treatment. Our Laser operation theaters are lashed with the surface anesthesia equipment and hence there are no complications of anesthesia.

How is the treatment carried out?

The lesion is cleansed and the laser delivery end piece is moved over the lesion and entire lesion is treated uniformly with the laser without any escaped areas.

Is the treatment painful?

No, at KIRTI LASER CENTRE we have all the facilities that make  treatment  very comfortable and there is no pain or irritation at all. Very occasionally patients they feel the rubber snapping effect.

What is the immediate post operative reaction?

The lesion will turn purplish like a blood clot and it is known as purpura, this will last for 5 to 7 days and will fade away with the fading of the lesion.

For how long after the treatment patient have to stay in the hospital?

KIRTI LASER CENTRE is specially equipped with the ultramodern medical technologies and hense you will not have to stay at all at the clinic. Immediately after the procedure within one minute you may join your regular activity.

What are the post operative medications?

Only sun screen is needed after the Procedure.

What are the risks associated with the surgery?

There are no complications of these surgeries, they are the safest. There is no pigmentation or any other kind of risk associated with this surgery.

What are the chances of clearance?

This purely depends on the age of the lesion, Characteristic of the lesion and the environment of the treatment. AT KIRTI LASER CENTRE we have observed around 40% patients they show complete clearance of the lesion where as other 50% patient they achieve clearance of around 90% plus and another 10% patients they achieve the clearance of around 60%. This is possible because of multiple options available for the treatment.

What is the cost of the Treatment?

It purely depends on the size depth and the characteristic of the lesion. Consult Dr.Joy personally to have exact evaluation of the treatment cost.

For more details contact at “KIRTI” laser centre.