Venous Lake
Venous-lake angiomas are dark blue papules caused by dilatation of veins. They present in sun-exposed areas of the body, particularly the ears of elderly patients or on the lips.
The average age at presentation is 65 years. They are probably more common in men than in women and are of little clinical significance, except that they can be confused with melanomas and pigmented basal cell carcinomas
Venous lake treatment
Images from left to right: Before, 2 days after 1st br, 4 weeks after 3 b
Diagnosis of a Venous lake
The lesion can be examined with a dermatoscope (an instrument which assists in close examination of the skin). Sometimes Venous-lake angioma may be confused with a malignant melanoma, if both are dark in colour and of recent origin. They can be differentiated by excision biopsy.
Venous-lake angiomas are usually asymptomatic. The helix of the ears, face, and hands are other commonly affected areas. Once formed, a Venous lake persists throughout life. Except for occasional associated bleeding and cosmetic problems, the lesion’s course is uncomplicated
Treatment of Venous lake
Treatment may be requested for cosmetic reasons. The most common method to eliminate Venous-lake angioma include cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen, surgical excision, laser photocoagulation, laser vaporization, and infrared coagulation and sclerosing agents. Traditional techniques such as surgical excision is effective but leaves a scar.
Among this treatments, Laser therapy has become the mainstay of therapy. Published research demostrated that long-pulse neodymium YAG and pulse dye lasers are very effective, with a clearance rate of 94% after a single treatment. In this study no scarring or other complications were reported.
How does a laser treatment work?
The portability and low cost of the laser photocoagulation technique proves to be the safest and effective way to treat Venous-lake angioma. The technique is very simple. A laser beam is directed to the affected area; this beam is poorly absorbed by water but selectively absorbed by hemoglobin. Because of its poor absorption by water, the high-intensity laser penetrates into the tissue down to a depth of 4 to 5 mm. As it passes through the tissue, the laser beam generates heat when absorbed by haemoglobin and thus coagulates tissue in a process characterized as photocoagulation.
Immediately after laser treatment, all patients develop slight swelling of the treated area that could last 1 to 2 days. Postoperative pain is minimal in most patients.
For more information about laser treatment for Venous lake in London contact us for a skin consultation
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Treatment Prices
| Size | Examples of popular combinations | Full price | 25% OFF |
| S | Bikini + underarms | £132 | £99 | S/M | Bikini + underarms + navel line + nipples | £172 | £129 | M | Full legs | £252 | £189 | L | Full legs + underarms +bikini | £312 | £234 | XL | Legs + Underarms + bikini + arms | £396 | £297 | XXL | Legs + arms + bikini+ underarms + buttocks | £448 | £336 | Full Body 1 | Bikini + underarms + arms + legs + buttocks + face | £492 | £369 | Full Body 2 | All areas for a complete laser hair removal | £532 | £399 |
The above are examples of popular combinations, for detailed prices look below or call 0207 607 5111
| Size | Description | Full price | 25% OFF |
S | Face (any area or all) | £132 | £99 | S | Bikini + underarms | £132 | £99 | S | Lower legs | £132 | £99 | S | Upper lip + Chin | £132 | £99 | S/M | Bikini + underarms + navel + nipples | £172 | £129 | S/M | Face + back of the neck | £172 | £129 | S/M | Upper lip + underarms + bikini | £172 | £129 | S/M | Thighs | £172 | £129 | S/M | Face + underarms | £172 | £129 | M | Full legs | £252 | £189 | M | Back + shoulders | £252 | £189 | M | Arms (any part or all) | £252 | £189 | M | Underarms + bikini + lower legs | £252 | £189 | M | Face + bikini | £252 | £189 | L | Legs + underarms + bikini | £312 | £234 | L | Back + shoulders + upper arms | £312 | £234 | XL | Legs + underarms + bikini + arms | £396 | £297 | XL | Back + shoulders + full arms | £396 | £297 | XXL | Legs + arms + bikini + underarms + buttocks | £448 | £336 | XXL | Legs + arms + bikini + underarms + lower back | £448 | £336 | XXL | Back + shoulders + half arms + chest + abs | £448 | £336 | Full Body 1 | Bikini + underarms + arms + legs + buttocks + face | £492 | £369 | Full Body 1 | Chest + abs + back + arms + face + neck | £492 | £369 | Full Body 2 | All areas for a complete laser hair removal | £532 | £399 |
Consultation with Dr Bryan McDonald: £250
Dermatology follow up: £190
Dermatology procedures at the hospital: £600 to £1000
Dermatology follow up: £190
Dermatology procedures at the hospital: £600 to £1000
| Treatment | Price per session |
Revlite or Regenlite Facial | £150 | Revlite or Regenlite Facial + Peel + LED | £197 | Revlite Nevus of Ota | £150 | Revlite body hair bleaching | Price per session | Small (e.g: upper arms) | £132 | Medium (e.g: full back) | £252 | Large (e.g: full back +upper arms) | £312 | XL (full back + full arms) | £396 | XXL (full back +full front + upper arms | £448 |
| Treatment | Price |
| Venous lake | £197 | Cherry Angiomas | £197 |
One session price: £197
| EndyMed | Single session | 25% off |
Fractional Skin Resurfacing | £350 | £262 |
| Electrolysis | Single session | Discount 25% off |
| Hair | £129 | £97 | Millia or skin tags | £150 | — |
Laser Treatment: £170
We specialise in genital warts and treat all others types also except plantar warts (verrucas)
Before the laser treatment a letter of diagnosis from a GP or a Dermatologist is needed.
We specialise in genital warts and treat all others types also except plantar warts (verrucas)
Before the laser treatment a letter of diagnosis from a GP or a Dermatologist is needed.
One session price: £197