Hello.
I am Director Kim Dong-young of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
A few weeks after birth, a red spot appeared on my child's cheek,
and after taking photos and comparing them, it has grown slightly larger than last month.
I have heard that it disappears on its own, but I have also heard that it is better to have it looked at early,
so it is difficult to decide which path to follow.
Similar inquiries also come from adults.
From around the age of thirty, red bumps gradually increase on the arms or torso,
and when touched, they are not flat but slightly raised.
Both are benign lesions where cells forming blood vessels have grown and clustered,
but the timing of their appearance and their progression differ.
Therefore, for these lesions, when to look at them is more important than what to use.
Today, I will explain why age is included in the approved range for Hongdae hemangioma laser treatment,
how we categorize the timing, and what to prepare when you come with your child.
What is Hongdae hemangioma laser?
👉 Hongdae hemangioma laser is a vascular care treatment that uses a 595nm pigment laser to treat benign lesions where cells forming blood vessels have grown and clustered.
The equipment used at the Hongdae branch for these lesions is the V-Beam laser.
Infantile hemangiomas are not very visible immediately after birth,
but they go through a proliferative phase where they appear and grow for a while within a few weeks of birth.
After that, they transition to an involution phase where they gradually shrink over several years.
However, since there are cases where sagging skin or remaining blood vessels are visible in the area where involution has finished,
we decide whether to observe or treat it after checking the location and size together.
Effects and advantages of Hongdae hemangioma laser
👉 The strengths are that the target is blood, so only the lesion can be selected; the approved range includes age; and the height and color of the raised area can be addressed separately.
First, the target is blood.
A hemangioma is not a lesion where pigment has accumulated, but a lesion where blood vessels are clustered.
Since 595nm is a wavelength well absorbed by hemoglobin in blood vessels,
the irradiated light gathers in the blood within the lesion before the surrounding tissue.
The heat from the warmed blood hardens the vessel walls, and the hardened vessels are cleared by the body over time.
Second, the approved range includes age.
The use for treating infantile hemangiomas is approved from birth to twenty-one years of age, so it is clear up to what age it can be treated.
Because age is included in the conditions, it is easier to discuss the timing.
However, there are individual differences in the degree and timing of perceived changes.
Third, we address the raised height and color separately.
Even in the same hemangioma, flat, spreading red areas and thick, raised areas are mixed.
We decide which to address first and how far to go in one session by looking at the condition on that day,
and a direction of building up through multiple sessions is recommended.
Types and timing of Hongdae hemangioma laser
👉 Hongdae hemangioma laser treatment varies depending on when the lesion appeared.
Minors must visit with a guardian, and we first check during the consultation whether they fall within the approved age range.
Depending on the age and the condition of the lesion, we will guide you on whether it is better to treat it right now or to observe it for a period of time.
Technical features of Hongdae hemangioma laser
👉 The technical features are that the depths of the clustered blood vessels are mixed and that the irradiation range can be divided into small areas.
First, the depths of the clustered blood vessels are mixed.
In a hemangioma, blood vessels near the surface and deeper blood vessels are placed together in one mass.
Because the amount of light reaching the target decreases with depth,
it is difficult to treat all depths equally at once.
Therefore, we plan to build up sessions by treating from the top down.
Second, we divide the irradiation range into small areas.
Hemangiomas are often concentrated in one or two spots rather than spread across the entire face.
We operate by selecting only those spots to minimize irritation to the surrounding skin.
After the procedure, we finish by applying a cryo-soothing treatment to cool the heated surface.
Who is Hongdae hemangioma laser suitable for?
Those who see red lumps on their child's face or body and want a consultation with a guardian
Those who are concerned about the color and blood vessels remaining in the area where involution has passed
Those who feel that red bumps on their arms or torso have increased as they have become adults
Those who need a judgment on whether it is better to treat now or wait for a period of time
Those who want to check first if they fall within the approved age range
Side effects and things to know in advance about Hongdae hemangioma laser
👉 Things to know in advance are gathered in two areas.
The reaction while the treated area heals, and the conditions for treatment according to age.
⚠️ Precautions before Hongdae hemangioma laser procedure
1-2 weeks before, please gather information on when the lesion started to appear and how the size has changed.
If you have photos taken every month, please bring them with you so we can check the progress together.
If you have been exposed to the sun for a long time, please postpone the date.
2-3 days before, we will check the medications you are taking and the guardian's contact information,
and if you are a minor, we will also verify your date of birth.
If there was any medication you were applying to the area, please let us know the type.
On the day of the procedure, minors must be accompanied by a guardian to proceed.
Start with makeup or ointments that were covering the lesion removed.
⚠️ Precautions after Hongdae hemangioma laser procedure
On the day of the procedure, wash briefly with lukewarm water and do not rub the area.
If it is a child, it is better to watch them for about a day so they do not scratch it with their hands.
For 3-7 days after the procedure, it is a period to leave the dark-looking color and the formed crust alone.
Please bring sunscreen when going outside.
For 1-2 weeks after the procedure, please reduce water play and activities that raise body heat.
The date for the next session is set by looking at the degree of color clearance and the progress together.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. From what age can I receive Hongdae hemangioma laser?
A. The V-Beam laser has been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of infantile hemangiomas from birth to twenty-one years of age.
However, whether to actually proceed is not decided by age alone,
but judged after checking the location and size of the lesion and the child's condition,
and minors must visit with a guardian.
Q. What happens if I observe without receiving Hongdae hemangioma laser?
A. It is known that infantile hemangiomas pass through a proliferative phase and gradually shrink over several years.
Therefore, the choice of observation is also considered.
However, since there are cases where color or sagging skin remains in the area where involution has finished,
we guide you by dividing the direction after looking at the location and size.
Q. Does Hongdae hemangioma laser apply to adults?
A. Benign vascular lesions in the shape of red bumps that increase in adults are also treated within the scope of vascular lesion care.
However, since they are sometimes similar in appearance to other skin lesions, we first distinguish them during the consultation.
Q. Won't the child feel pain from the Hongdae hemangioma laser?
A. Many people describe it as a momentary stinging sensation accompanied by heat.
We proceed by minimizing the burden by dividing the irradiation range into small areas and adding a cryo-soothing treatment step to cool the surface after irradiation.
Q. Does Hongdae hemangioma laser end in one session?
A. Because the depths of the clustered blood vessels are mixed within one mass,
it is difficult to treat all depths equally at once.
A direction of building up through multiple sessions is recommended, and the number and interval are adjusted while watching the progress.
Q. Will there be scars left after Hongdae hemangioma laser?
A. It is important not to remove the crust that forms after irradiation and to leave it as is.
If you remove it, the possibility of a mark remaining increases, so please take care of UV protection and moisturizing together.
There are individual differences in the recovery process and the degree of remaining marks.
Hongdae hemangioma laser is a vascular care treatment that treats benign lesions where cells forming blood vessels have grown and clustered
using a 595nm pigment laser.
Since the approved range is set from birth to twenty-one years of age,
it is important to set the timing by looking at the age and the progress of the lesion together.
If you have been worried about whether to observe or treat your child's lesion,
it is better to check the location, size, and the degree of change so far first.
The benign skin tumor category treated with Co2 mole removal is also on the Hongdae branch list.
We will personally check the direction that fits the age condition and lesion state during the consultation.
If you have collected photos, you are welcome to bring them with you.
If you are a minor, please come with a guardian so we can discuss the progress together.
※ This content is for general information purposes, and changes that appear may vary depending on the individual.
Please determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a specialist consultation.
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