Millions of women and men are bothered by unsightly spider veins on their faces
and legs. Spider Veins, or telangiectasias, are those small red, blue and
purple blood vessels that appear most frequently on the face and thighs.
Varicose Veins are usually larger than ¼ inch in diameter
and may appear raised with a bluish color.
They may also be related to more serious
vein disorders and require a careful evaluation by your doctor prior to treatment.
Laser Vein Therapy
Today's new medical lasers
provide safe and effective non-surgical treatment options for the removal of spider
and varicose veins. Our new, advanced laser treatments allow us to deliver a precise
dosage of energy to each vein. During your treatment, light energy is delivered though a special laser handpiece to the targeted vein, in a series of brief pulses.
The light energy is absorbed by the blood vessels, but not the surrounding tissue.
This heat absorption causes a coagulation of the blood vessel, which is subsequently
absorbed by your body.
Will Laser Therapy Work On My Veins?
Prior to treatment we will
review your medical history to determine how long you have had a problem with your
veins and the severity of the problem. We need to determine your skin type and if
there has been any prior surgery or treatment on your veins. We may test to determine
if there are any underlying venous problems. If there are, further testing may be
advised before laser vein therapy is attempted.
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Before & After
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What
is recovery like?
Following your treatment,
you may be asked to wear support hose or special heavy duty stocking to help keep
pressure on the veins. This will help keep the treated veins closed. Bruises around
the treated areas usually disappear after the first week. A tan or brownish pigment
may persist for a few weeks when larger veins are involved. While each vein may
require several pulses from the laser, most will disappear in two
to six weeks.
Key to success with laser leg vein therapy include the avoidance of hot baths and
strenuous exercise, and may include the short term use of compression stockings.
Patients are generally encouraged to resume most normal activities immediately.
We do ask that you refrain from vigorous activities for the first 24 hours. Although
your final results may not be apparent for several months, most or our patients
enjoy the comfort and the look of legs without unsightly red, blue and purple veins.
What
are the treatments like?
First, we identify the veins
to be treated. We then proceed to deliver pulses of light (laser) energy along the
length of the vessel, larger veins first. The light energy causes the blood within
the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessels, which are then absorbed
by your body. Most laser therapy patients report little discomfort.
Some experience
a mild burning sensation when we pulse the laser.
How many treatments will I need?
The majority of the treated vessels will be gone for good with one or two treatments. For the maximum long-term resolution, one or two additional treatments may be necessary.
However, if new veins appear, additional treatments are generally required for optimum
results. These treatments may be in three to four
week intervals.
Are there other treatments available for spider and varicose veins?
Yes. Laser vein therapy may be combined with Injection Sclerotherapy.
During sclerotherapy a sclerosing solution is injected into the vein through a micro-needle.
The tiny needles generally cause very little pain. The sclerosing solution causes
the vein to blanch (turn white) , then gradually disappear. A typical treatment
may last for 15 to 20 minutes and consist of multiple injections.
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