Bruise Treatment

Professional Bruise Treatment typically employs energy-based devices to hasten the breakdown of the pooled red blood cells that create the bruise’s colour. This assists the body’s macrophages (immune cells) in clearing the blood pigment more rapidly.

Bruise Treatment involves the specialised application of energy-based devices, such as the Excel V Laser system, to accelerate the body’s natural process of breaking down and clearing blood trapped under the skin (a bruise or ecchymosis). The goal of professional Bruise Treatment is to speed up the clearance of the trapped haemoglobin (blood pigment).

The Excel V Laser system offers a highly specialised method for effective Bruise Treatment by using its targeted wavelengths (typically the 532 nm or 1064 nm, based on the bruise’s depth and colour) to:

Excel V Laser Therapy: Apply energy that is selectively absorbed by the haemoglobin in the pooled blood. This photo-thermal effect helps to fragment the blood cells.

Accelerate Clearance: Facilitate the body’s macrophages (immune cells) in clearing the fragmented blood pigment more rapidly than natural healing alone.

The procedure is most effective when performed by a registered health practitioner who can adjust the specialised settings to safely target the bruise without causing damage to the surrounding skin. This is designed to significantly reduce the healing time of the bruise.

Bruise Treatment involving medical-grade lasers is classified as a higher risk non-surgical cosmetic procedure because it requires the precise application of energy-based devices that penetrate the skin. This necessitates assessment and administration by a registered health practitioner.

Bruise Treatment is not medically necessary, as the vast majority of bruises resolve completely on their own. Treatment is purely elective and cosmetic, elected when the presence of a bruise is particularly inconvenient or visible. The risks associated with this specialised laser procedure are low but include the possibility of mild, temporary redness or swelling at the treatment site. If the laser settings are not appropriately calibrated, there is a minor risk of temporary pigmentation changes (lightening or darkening) in the treated skin. It is crucial to confirm the bruise is simple ecchymosis and not a more serious underlying condition before proceeding with treatment.

All higher risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures utilised in Bruise Treatment are performed exclusively by a registered health practitioner, as our practice adheres strictly to the professional standards and guidelines set by the National Boards and Ahpra. This commitment means the practitioner’s primary duty is always to the patient, ensuring all decisions regarding your Bruise Treatment plan are based on clinical necessity, not financial gain.

Furthermore, every procedure will be performed by a practitioner possessing the appropriate qualifications, education, and competence relevant to the specific specialised laser treatment being offered. We are obligated to provide you with clear, accurate, and objective information about the treatment, including the potential for complications and the realistic, accelerated timeframe for clearance. Finally, our practitioners are committed to proactively managing any potential conflict between the desire for financial return and their ethical and professional duty to provide the best and safest possible care for every patient undergoing Bruise Treatment.