Hemangiomas
Hemangiomas are collections of blood vessels that usually appear after birth, grow for a few months, and regress within a few years. However, hemangiomas that are large in size, slow to regress over time, and may cause complications, such as bleeding, may require treatment. Other vascular malformations (lymphatic, mixed, etc.) may also require treatment, which may persist into adulthood. Available treatments include conservative drug therapy, surgical treatment, lasers, and, of course, monitoring.
At Athens Dermomedicine we have the ability to treat hemangiomas with SWT (Selective Waveband Technology), a groundbreaking method in which controlled beams of light target the hemoglobin contained in red blood cells. The hemoglobin converts the light energy into heat which is transferred to the vessel walls and destroys them, gradually eliminating the damage of hemangiomas.
How is hemangiomas treated with SWT (Selective Waveband Technology)?
The treatment of hemangiomas is done in successive short sessions. Usually the treatment creates a feeling of local heat on the skin, but it is well tolerated and does not require anesthesia. However, in children, anesthetic cream can be used. The treatment leaves the skin with a “bruise” appearance, which subsides in 7-10 days, while a thin crust may form that soon falls off.
The treatment of hemangiomas requires knowledge of their natural history, as well as appropriate familiarity with the safe use of the technology we have available. Our dermatologists are specialized in the treatment of hemangiomas by applying SWT (Selective Waveband Technology), the most effective method of treating vascular lesions.
