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Treatments - Laser Services

Clear V in Seattle

Clear V is a cutting-edge laser treatment in Seattle designed to address vascular concerns such as visible veins, redness, and discoloration. Using precise laser energy, Clear V targets and treats a wide range of vascular conditions, including spider veins, broken capillaries, and rosacea. The advanced technology selectively heats and eliminates the targeted blood vessels, improving the overall tone and clarity of your skin without damaging the surrounding tissue.

Clear V is ideal for individuals looking for a non-invasive solution to reduce redness and visible veins, offering excellent results with minimal discomfort and downtime.

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Face & Body
Deep Visibility
Precision Treatment
Non-Invasive
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the details

treatment length

30-45 Minutes

recommended treatments

3-6 series

interval

every 6-8 weeks

recovery time

0 days

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Pre-treatment prep

Your treatment

The Healing Process

Post Treatment

  • The “No Tan” Rule: We cannot treat sun-exposed or tanned skin. Lasers target color, and a tan confuses the laser, risking burns. Please avoid direct sun exposure and self-tanners for 2–4 weeks prior.
  • Skip the Blood Thinners: To minimize bruising, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and Vitamin E for 5–7 days before your appointment (unless prescribed by a doctor). Also, skip the alcohol the night before.
  • Shave It: If we are treating an area with hair (like legs or a bearded area), please shave 24 hours before your appointment. Surface hair absorbs the laser energy and can burn the skin.
  • Clean Canvas: Arrive with completely clean skin. No lotions, oils, or creams on the area to be treated.

  • The Sensation: You will feel a “snap” or sharp heat sensation as the laser fires. It is generally tolerable, but we can use cooling air to help.

  • The Illumination: We use a special light on the device that lets us see “feeder veins” under the skin that aren’t visible to the naked eye, ensuring we treat the root of the problem.

  • Immediate Effect: Smaller vessels often disappear immediately (called “blanching”). Larger vessels may turn dark blue or purple right away.

  • Duration: Small facial areas take 15 minutes; legs may take 30–45 minutes.

  • Bruising: It is very common to see bruising, redness, or “cat scratch” marks on the treated area. This can last 1–2 weeks.

  • Hives: You may experience small welt-like hives (perifollicular edema) around the treated area. This usually subsides within 24–48 hours.

  • Leg Veins: Treated veins on the legs may look worse before they look better. They often darken and can take weeks to be fully absorbed by the body.

  • Cool Down: Avoid hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, and intense cardio for 48 hours. Heat causes blood vessels to dilate (open up), which is the exact opposite of what we just tried to do (close them).
  • Compression is Key: If we treated leg veins, wear compression stockings (20–30 mmHg) for 3–5 days post-treatment. This pressure helps keep the vessel walls collapsed so they don’t refill with blood.
  • “Cat Scratches”: You may see redness, hives, or lines that look like “cat scratches” or bruising along the treated vessel. This is a normal sign that the vessel was successfully targeted and will fade over 1–2 weeks.
  • Sun Protection: Treat the area like a vampire would. UV exposure on healing skin can cause dark spots (hyperpigmentation) that are harder to remove than the veins were. Wear SPF 50+ or cover up.
  • Leg Elevation: If we treated your legs, try to elevate them when resting for the first 24 hours to reduce pressure in the veins.

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frequently asked questions

FAQ

During the Clear V treatment, most clients experience a mild sensation, often compared to a quick rubber band snap. This is followed by a gentle warming of the skin as the laser works to target the vessels. Advanced cooling technology in the Clear V device keeps the skin comfortable throughout the procedure, ensuring a tolerable and pleasant experience.

Clear V is suitable for individuals seeking to address vascular concerns such as:

  • Spider veins
  • Broken capillaries
  • Facial redness from rosacea
  • Telangiectasia (small, visible blood vessels)
  • Leg veins (small, superficial veins)

It is ideal for those with light to medium skin tones, though a consultation is necessary to evaluate your specific skin type and concerns. Your provider will determine if Clear V is the right choice for you.

What are the risks and side effects of Clear V?
Clear V is a safe and effective treatment when performed by an experienced provider. However, you may experience temporary side effects such as:

  • Redness or mild swelling in the treated area
  • Temporary darkening of the targeted veins before they fade
  • Rarely, minor bruising or skin sensitivity

These side effects are typically mild and subside within a few days. It’s important to follow post-treatment care instructions to minimize risks and optimize results.

Clear V delivers excellent results for vascular concerns. Most clients see significant improvement in redness, visible veins, and discoloration after one to three sessions. Treated veins will fade over time, and new veins may develop in the future, requiring occasional maintenance treatments. Results are often noticeable within a few weeks after the first session.

Recovery from Clear V is minimal, with most clients experiencing mild redness or swelling for a day or two. Some treated veins may appear darker before fading over the next few weeks.

Post-treatment care:

  • Apply sunscreen daily to protect the treated area.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise or activities that increase heat in the treated area for 48 hours.
  • Refrain from using makeup or skincare products that may irritate the skin for 24 hours.

Most clients can return to their normal routine immediately after treatment. Your provider will give specific aftercare instructions tailored to your needs.

  1. It is effective for the face, neck, chest, and small veins on the legs.

You can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of brown spots, sun damage and vessels for a more even skin tone. You will see a continued improvement over the first 6 weeks after your treatment.

Depending on the size of the area and the condition being treated, the sessions could range anywhere from 5-30 minutes.

Most clients feel a mild snapping sensation, but the device’s cooling system minimizes discomfort.

Depending on the condition being treated, 3-6 treatment sessions are recommended for desired results.

Treatment sessions should be scheduled 3-4 weeks apart.

Treatment costs vary depending on the size of the area to be treated.

Specialized pulsed of optimized light are used to target brown spots, sun damage and vessels without harming the surrounding skin. These imperfections absorb the energy delivered to your skin causing them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process.

Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days. We will discuss any other possible side effects and the necessary post-treatment care with you during the consultation, and it is also on your intake forms when booking your service.