Laser Treatment for Hemosiderin Staining
What is Hemosiderin?
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Hemosiderin is an iron-storage molecule. It forms when there is bleeding into a tissue: the red blood cells that leave the blood vessel die and start to break down and degrade, releasing hemoglobin which contains iron. Usually the white blood cells come in to "clean up" the area. As the white blood cells "eat" the hemoglobin molecule to get rid of it, a hemosiderin molecule is formed.
What is Hemosiderin Staining?
Hemosiderin staining also known as hemosiderosis is used to describe the yellow/brownish to purplish color stain formed under the skin after severe injury to the tissue. Hemosiderin staining can occur anywhere on the body including face, arms, legs, feet.
Normally the body's immune system (white blood cells) can remove and "clean up" the debris including the iron from the hemoglobin that was released into the skin. But if there was severe injury to the tissue or excessive bruising (lots of red blood cells being released), the iron may leave a "stain" in the skin. What Can Cause Hemosiderin Staining?
Usually, there is an event or medical condition that causes excessive release of red blood cells into interstitial tissue including the skin:
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What are the Treatment Options?
There are certain creams and skin products being sold that claim to help with hemosiderin staining. These types of creams/ointments generally don't work because the hemosiderin staining is deep in the skin and the products being applied to the skin do not penetrate deep enough to reach their targets. Most individuals will try the creams first, but they don't work!
We have been able to successfully treat and significantly remove and improve hemosiderin staining with laser treatments.
We have been able to successfully treat and significantly remove and improve hemosiderin staining with laser treatments.
Do Lasers Work in Removing Hemosiderin Staining?
Yes! We have been able to successfully treat hemosiderin staining with our lasers.
Most of our clients have needed between 1 to 6 laser treatments to see significant reduction in the hemosiderin staining.
The number of treatments needed will vary with each person and will be dependent a few factors including:
Most of our clients have needed between 1 to 6 laser treatments to see significant reduction in the hemosiderin staining.
The number of treatments needed will vary with each person and will be dependent a few factors including:
- The location of the staining (upper body or lower body)
- How dark the hemosiderin staining is
- How long the hemosiderin staining has been there
- The client's skin type
Frequently Asked Questions about Laser Treatment of Hemosiderin Staining
1. Which kind of laser do you use to treat hemosiderin staining?
We have received many phone calls and emails from all over the world, particularly from medical offices, physicians and surgeons, as well as individuals suffering from hemosiderin staining asking us what laser we use to treat hemosiderin staining. There is not a single laser with a particular wavelength and spot size or fluence that we can tell you to use. We utilize different lasers depending on many factors. Our physician will see the area, ask you questions, and then will make a determination as to which laser and what technique to use.
We have received many phone calls and emails from all over the world, particularly from medical offices, physicians and surgeons, as well as individuals suffering from hemosiderin staining asking us what laser we use to treat hemosiderin staining. There is not a single laser with a particular wavelength and spot size or fluence that we can tell you to use. We utilize different lasers depending on many factors. Our physician will see the area, ask you questions, and then will make a determination as to which laser and what technique to use.
2. How much does it cost?
We charge based on the size of the area that needs to be treated. Prices start at $100 per session and go up.
We charge based on the size of the area that needs to be treated. Prices start at $100 per session and go up.
Actual Pristine Laser Center Client's Before & After Pictures:
Hemosiderin Staining Before Laser Treatment
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Hemosiderin Staining After 3 Laser Treatments
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Hemosiderin Staining Before Laser Treatment
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Hemosiderin Staining After Laser Treatment
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Disclaimer: The material presented here is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or recommendation. Please check with your physician.
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