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• Types of veins

  Posted on September 3, 2014

  Superficial and deep system veins Veins that are superficial can be found just under the skin surface and increase in visibility when they are varicose and abnormal. Non-visible veins are called deep veins, and located well below the skin. Perforating veins and junctions connects superficial veins to deep veins and blood flows through these systems […]

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• Sunlight and Wrinkles

  Posted on September 3, 2014

  Sunlight and Wrinkles: Premature skin aging is caused by the effects of the ultraviolet light from sunlight. In fact, symptoms of skin aging can be attributed mostly to the damaging effects of UVA and UVB. Ultraviolet Radiation Depending on the wavelength off light, ultraviolet radiation can be divided into: UVA-320 to 400nm UVB-290 TO 320nm […]

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• Wrinkles and Ageing

  Posted on September 3, 2014

  Prior to outlining the causes of Wrinkles and Ageing, it is important to delineate the layers of skin which are affected by the aging process. The skin is made up of three layers; namely the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the top layer of skin which acts as the ultimate protection against […]

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• Expectations of Capillary Treatments

  Posted on September 3, 2014

  Before the IPL treatment for capillaries and facial veins, the client is diagnosed and asked a few questions in regards to their skin and its condition. Protective eyewear must be worn by the patient and specialist due to the brightness of the Intense Pulse Light (IPL). During the treatment, our specialist will apply a smooth, glass […]

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• Removal of Capillaries – IPL Treatments

  Posted on September 3, 2014

  Broken Capillaries Treatment Broken capillaries and veins are treated by selectively heating and destroying different sized capillaries and veins at depth’s below the skins surface with excellent results. Results Laser Clinic uses Intense Pulse Light technology (IPL) to destroy Capillaries and Veins – a new and effective, light based therapeutic treatment called Photo Rejuvenation. The […]

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• Causes of Capillaries

  Posted on September 3, 2014

  Causes of Capillaries Most Causes of Capillaries and facial veins are caused by environmental factors such as sun and wind damage. However, there may also be a genetic predisposition to the problem. Men are often concerned that facial veins give the impression they drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Whilst alcohol does not cause the facial veins […]

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