The "Reds and Browns" Treatment: How to Clear Spider Veins & Sun Spots at Once
If you look closely at your complexion, you might notice that aging isn't just about wrinkles. For many of us in Tomball and Cypress, the real sign of aging is "visual noise"—a combination of redness from broken capillaries and brown spots from years of Texas sun exposure.
In the aesthetics industry, we call this the "Reds and Browns."
While makeup can cover them up, it can't fix them. The good news? You don't need separate treatments for veins and pigment. At Tourmaline Skin Care & Laser, we use the advanced Clarity II Laser to target both issues simultaneously.
What Are "Reds and Browns"?
The Reds (Vascular): These are the tiny spider veins (telangiectasia), broken capillaries around the nose, and the general flushing associated with Rosacea. They happen when tiny blood vessels dilate and become visible through the skin.
The Browns (Pigment): These are solar lentigines (sun spots), freckles, and age spots caused by an overproduction of melanin as a defense against UV rays.
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How the Clarity II Treats Both
The Laser Skin Rejuvenation process uses dual-wavelength technology. This allows us to switch gears instantly to target specific problems:
For the Reds: The laser energy targets the hemoglobin (blood) in the visible vessel. The heat collapses the vessel wall, sealing it shut. Your body then naturally absorbs the treated vessel, and the redness fades away.
For the Browns: The laser seeks out the melanin (pigment). The energy shatters the pigment cluster into tiny particles. These particles rise to the surface and flake off, revealing clear skin underneath.
The "Coffee Ground" Effect: How You Know It’s Working
One of the most common questions we get is, "What happens to the spots?"
For pigmented lesions, you will experience the "Coffee Ground" effect. Immediately after treatment, your sun spots will actually look darker. Over the next 5 to 7 days, they will develop a crust-like texture (like coffee grounds) and naturally flake off as you wash your face. This is the pigment leaving your body!
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Is It Painful? (The Cooling Difference)
Older lasers were notorious for being hot and uncomfortable. The Clarity II is different. It uses a built-in Cryo Cooling system that sprays a burst of icy air on your skin milliseconds before the laser pulses. This protects your skin and keeps you comfortable throughout the 30-minute session.
Reveal Your Canvas
You don't have to choose between treating veins or treating spots. Clear the "visual noise" and restore a porcelain-smooth canvas.
Book a laser consultation today to find out if the Clarity II is right for your skin goals.
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Tourmaline Skin Care & Laser provides the expert, convenient solutions that perfectly fit the Tomball client’s busy lifestyle. Our services deliver real results and confidence, ensuring you always put your best face forward in the Northwest Houston area.
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