Procedure
Reduction of "broken capillaries", birthmarks such as port wine stains,
rosacea.
Length
Depends on size of area to be treated - few minutes to half an hour. May need
series of treatments.
Anesthesia
Usually none required for adults, but babies and young children may
require sedation or general anaesthetic.
Side Effects
Temporary redness and swelling, bruising. Rarely colour change of the
skin or scarring.
Duration
New capillaries may dilate. Birthmarks don't always completely fade and
may redarken.