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The use of Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of hypertrophic venous lake of the upper lip


Abstract

Venous lake (VL) is a special case of venous malformation and is represented by an ectatic vein. Externally, this formation is manifested by a spot of blue color, soft consistency, which is emptied when pressed, but when you lower the finger again filled with blood. VL is typical for patients of the older age group. This malformation causes significant cosmetic discomfort and can be a source of bleeding, reducing the quality of life. Traditional VL treatment includes surgical removal, electrocoagulation, argon removal, cryodestruction, sclerotherapy. These treatments are not always effective in the treatment of VL, in addition, very often in the postoperative period, patients experience significant discomfort from pain, in some cases, a recurrence of the disease is possible. Laser treatment is devoid of such disadvantages. The use of Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) long pulse allows you to effectively remove VL without side effects. A clinical observation of hypertrophic upper lip VL using Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) with a good clinical result is presented. The use of Nd:YAG lasers in the treatment of VL located on the lips is an effective and safe treatment method. For the procedure does not require long preparation, the procedure itself is performed quickly. This wavelength (1064nm) penetrates the skin without damaging it. After the procedure, the risk of complications is very low.

Keywords

venous lake, venous malformation, laser, Nd:YAG, vascular anomaly, light amplification, yttrium-aluminum, malformations, fistulas

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