Have you ever heard of a KTP laser? This special laser is used in the treatment of vascular changes such as couperose and is therefore also referred to as Vascular laser called. What this laser can do and what exactly is behind it is our topic today.

What is the KTP laser?

The abbreviation KTP stands for Potassium titanyl phosphate. This ionic compound of potassium, titanium oxide and phosphate is often used in crystal form as a frequency doubler in laser devices. In this role, the crystal can, for example, in an Nd:YAG laser convert light with an original wavelength of 1,064 nm into green light with a wavelength of 532 nm. With this wavelength, the KTP laser is then ideal for the treatment of pigmentations.

Pigment treatment with KTP laser

In aesthetic treatments, the KTP laser is therefore used to remove unwanted redness and pigmentations. At OmniMed in Eisenstadt, we use this type of laser to treat couperose, spider naevi, rosacea, broken capillaries, telangiectasias, hemangiomas and certain port-wine stains applied. These skin problems can be excellently treated with the green light of this laser. The pinpoint laser beam is absorbed in the affected vessels by the red blood cells. This causes the vessels to heat up, which eventually makes the walls collapse. Thus the vessel is permanently closed and the troublesome pigments disappear.

IDAS Laser at OmniMed

At OmniMed we rely on the IDAS vascular laser system. This potassium titanyl phosphate laser is gentle on the surrounding tissue and acts only within the blood vessel. For mild couperose, hemangiomas and spider naevi, often only a few treatment sessions are sufficient; for larger vessels or affected areas, multiple sessions may be necessary. A follow-up appointment to optimize the result is scheduled four weeks after the end of treatment.

Advantages of the KTP laser

The Treatment of couperose, spider naevi, broken capillaries, hemangiomas, rosacea and telangiectasias with the KTP laser at OmniMed is, compared to other laser systems:

• faster,
• more effective and
• less painful.

Use our Online appointment booking, to book your appointment for a treatment with the KTP laser (vascular laser) at OmniMed in Eisenstadt. You can also call the practice directly to arrange an appointment: +43 676 4777829 (Mon-Fri from 8am-6pm).