Vessel · diffuse
Couperose
Fine network of visible capillaries, often on the sides of the nose, cheekbones, chin. Thermocoagulation treats the most superficial segments, point by point.
Body treatment · Ultra-fast high-frequency
Thermocoagulation: strictly aesthetic, and trained where it counts.
Thermocoagulation at Photoderma uses ultra-fast high-frequency to coagulate superficial skin blemishes. It is performed by technicians trained at Dectro, a school recognized in the industry by APESEQ and the Canadian government for the quality of its teaching. In aesthetics, in Québec, it is allowed — and it is done here.
How it actually works
A filament, a current, targeted heat.
As the name suggests, thermocoagulation is the phenomenon of coagulation under the effect of heat. For this, a filament is used through which a powerful electric current flows. The latter releases heat that burns the tissue it comes into contact with. It is a precision technique, used to reduce the appearance of superficial skin blemishes or remove them completely.
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The filament is placed in contact with the blemish
No incision, no general anesthesia. The aesthetician brings the tip of the filament close to the relief to be treated, targeting only the intended tissue — a superficial vessel, a pigmented skin relief, a micro-cyst.
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A high-frequency electric current flows
The current is ultra-fast: the high-frequency allows a very brief delivery, without propagation to neighboring tissues. This is what allows the gesture to be precise and the surrounding skin to remain intact.
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The heat coagulates the blemish, point by point
The heat released by the filament coagulates the targeted tissue. The effect is localized, fast, precise and scar-free. In 15 minutes, up to around thirty skin blemishes can be removed, depending on the case and needs.
What the source fiche treats · named in clinic
Which blemishes does thermocoagulation target?
Thermocoagulation is offered notably for skin tags, milia and cherry angiomas, after a case-by-case assessment in the treatment room. It is not offered here for leg varicose veins or spider angiomas. It does not treat deep rosacea or pigmented nevi.
Relief · skin
Skin tags (acrochordons)
Small soft, pedunculated skin appendages, mainly on the neck, armpits, eyelids. In people who deal with skin tags, the recurrence rate remains high — maintenance follow-up should be planned.
Vessel · point
Cherry angiomas (points of rubies)
Punctate red spots, slightly raised, especially on the trunk, arms, neck. One of the most frequent indications of thermocoagulation in the treatment room.
Vessel · maturity
Maturity angiomas and strawberries
Benign vascular lesions that appear with age. The "strawberries" owe their nickname to the saturated red tint of the relief. The aesthetician reads the size and density before choosing the pace.
Pigmentation · cyst
Milia
Whitish micro-cysts of the skin, often at the corner of the eyes, on the cheekbones, the upper neck. The filament's point precision treats them without incision or residual scar.
In parallel, for established rosacea or leg varicose veins, the clinic can direct you to complementary treatments: couperose/rosacea with Nd:YAG laser, varicose veins and angiomas, or an IPL photorejuvenation session to even out the overall complexion.
Why have your thermocoagulation at an aesthetic clinic
Three practical reasons, taken directly from the source fiche.
Thermocoagulation is allowed in aesthetics in Québec; the source fiche insists on this point because it changes everything for the person who wants to quickly get rid of a skin tag or a cherry angioma. They do not have to go through a dermatologist, wait, or pay the medical rate.
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Free consultation
At Photoderma, the consultation is free. It serves to read the reliefs to be treated, confirm that thermocoagulation is the right tool, and assess the volume to plan.
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Fraction of the dermatology price
The treatment costs a fraction of the price compared to a dermatologist, for a superficial blemish that otherwise does not require a medical act.
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Almost-instant appointment
The wait time for an appointment is almost instant. You do not wait for a slot in a dermatology office; you call the clinic and come in.
A word on "medical"
Many people wrongly think thermocoagulation belongs to the medical field. It is not, in the sense of practice reserved for physicians. If a lesion falls outside the superficial aesthetic scope — for example, a nevus that has changed appearance — the aesthetician directs you to a healthcare professional for advice.
Before the first session
Frequently asked questions · Thermocoagulation
Is thermocoagulation a medical act in Québec?
No. Many people wrongly think thermocoagulation belongs to the medical field. In Québec, aesthetic practice is allowed to treat superficial skin issues with this technique. At Photoderma, it is performed by specially trained aesthetic technicians, in a medical-aesthetic clinic atmosphere.
Who performs thermocoagulation at Photoderma, and with what training?
Our technicians are specially trained and recognized through the thermocoagulation training at Dectro, a school recognized in the industry, by the Association des Professionnels en Électrolyse et Soins Esthétiques du Québec (APESEQ) and the Canadian government for the quality of its teaching.
How many blemishes can be removed in one session?
The treatment is fast, precise and scar-free. In only 15 minutes, up to around thirty skin blemishes can be removed, depending on the case and needs. The aesthetician determines the number of treatable blemishes while reading the zone in the treatment room.
Does thermocoagulation cost less than at a dermatologist?
At Photoderma, the consultation is free and the treatment costs a fraction of the price compared to a dermatologist. In addition, the wait time for an appointment is almost instant. The exact price is confirmed in consultation, after a visual reading of the area to be treated.
Can skin tags come back after a thermocoagulation?
It should be known that in people who deal with skin tags, the recurrence rate, even after getting rid of them, remains high. The act removes the visible blemish but does not change the skin terrain that favored its appearance; maintenance sessions can be planned.
Next step · have the reliefs read in the treatment room
An experienced aesthetician will give you all the information needed.
Book an appointment for a free consultation at the Photoderma clinic in Laval. An aesthetician reads each relief, confirms what falls within the aesthetic scope and tells you the session time and the number of treatable blemishes. Medicard financing over 6 or 12 months, with no initial fee, remains available in-clinic if you activate it for a set of treatments.