L’électrocoagulation

What is electrocoagulation?

Electrocoagulation is a permanent, non-invasive method that uses high-frequency electric current to generate intense heat in a device called an HF Electrocoagulator.

This precise, meticulous technique is used to coagulate small capillaries or certain superficial skin imperfections, blurring their appearance or eliminating them altogether.

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When to consider electrocoagulation

Electrocoagulation consists of depositing a thin filament on the skin's surface, without stinging, providing a heat effect that effectively and painlessly destroys the following skin irregularities:

• Spider veins
• Acrochordons(benign skin growths)
• Milium grains (superficial epidermal cysts filled with sebum)
• Ruby spots (bright red vascular lesions)
• Cholesterol deposits

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How does our medical aesthetics clinic do it?

The skin is carefully cleansed of make-up.

The practitioner then gently applies the tip of the electrocoagulation stylet to the beginning of the vessel or skin irregularity, and triggers the radiofrequency current for a few seconds. He moves the stylet regularly to coagulate the vessel or cauterize the imperfection.
When the radiofrequency current is triggered, the patient may feel a localized heating or tingling sensation at the site of the stylet.

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The benefits of electrocoagulation

This treatment is effective, with rapidly visible results. Treatment is fast, precise and scar-free. Up to 15 skin imperfections can be removed in 15 minutes.

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Advice from our medical aesthetic clinic:

BEFORE: Avoid the sun for one month prior to treatment to prevent pigmentary rebound (hyperpigmentation). You will therefore need to apply a sun cream (index 50+) during the day.
If your skin is damaged in the area to be treated, you will need to wait until the skin has repaired.
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DURING: This procedure is slightly painful. However, to reduce the pain, an anaesthetic cream can be applied for 1 h before the procedure, on the area to be treated.
The procedure lasts on average between 15 and 20 minutes.
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AFTER: You'll need to apply reparative cream for at least 5 days to help your epidermis rapidly remake itself.
The sun is contraindicated, as are UV rays at least for the month following the last treatment. You must absolutely apply a sun cream (index 50+)
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FOLLOW-UP: There is no need to avoid social life.
Your skin will be slightly red and a tingling sensation may persist for a few hours.
In the 24 hours following the session, you may also notice slight swelling of the treated area or a sensation of heat.
Small scabs the size of pinheads generally appear and disappear in 4/5 days without leaving any trace. They should not be scratched.

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The results you can expect from our medical-aesthetic clinic:

A period of 8 weeks is required for your skin to heal completely.
It's important to note that people with acrochordons have a high rate of recurrence, even after they've been removed. For couperose, treatment every 3 weeks is recommended. This treatment is effective, with results rapidly visible. On the other hand, maintenance is required every 2 years on average to maintain results, as it does not prevent the appearance of new dilated vessels.
*Expected results may vary according to the individual.

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