Facial and Leg Vein Treatment for Spider & Varicose Conditions

Laser Removal of Veins

The revolutionary new laser treatment with the Laser system can quickly and safely eliminate leg veins leaving your skin looking smooth and your legs beautiful again. No other treatment can give you such effective results. The redness and bruising associated with traditional treatments or other lasers is minimized or completely eliminated.

How does the Laser work?

The Laser produces 1064nm wavelength. While the rest of the skin is almost completely transparent for this wavelength, it is highly absorbed by the red blood cells. Thus, the laser beam passes through the skin and penetrates the targeted vessel. The laser energy heats up and coagulates blood inside the vessel. Unsupported, the vessel walls collapse and seal. These vessels later dissolve within the body.

What can I expect during the treatment?

You will experience a stinging burning sensation during the treatment, which resolves immediately after the treatment is over. A topical anesthetic cream is applied before treatment, which typically eliminates any discomfort.

What should I expect after the procedure?

The appearance of the treated vessels will dramatically change, turning from blue and purple into light red. Some of the vessels may bulge, however, any inflammation will disappear within a couple of hours. The redness of the treated vessels will gradually disappear as the healing process occurs, which may take anywhere between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on the severity of the veins. The post-operative treatment regime may include wearing support hose, avoiding medication containing aspirin and wearing sunscreen.

When will I see any changes?

Immediately after the treatments the veins will look like a "cat scratch". Approximately 2-3 weeks after treatment you will begin to see a change in color from deep blue or purple to pink. The pink color will gradually fade until the veins become invisible. The length of time varies greatly between patients.

How many treatments will I need?

Depending on the severity of the veins, you may require between one and three treatments six weeks apart. The treatment is performed on the existing vessels, diminishing or completely eliminating their appearance. However, the development of new veins cannot be prevented. If your body tends to develop vascular problems you will most likely come back for additional treatments.

What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a procedure of injecting a sclerosing agent with a tiny needle, directly into the varicose vein. Following the injection, a pressure bandage is applied to the site to compress the vein. Sclerotherapy is reserved for the larger veins, whereas laser is used to treat the smaller "spider veins". The use of the two treatments in conjunction provides outstanding results.

Is the solution safe? How does it work?

In our experience we have seen absolutely no systemic effects. The solution is injected directly into the veins with one of the smallest needles available. The blood becomes trapped in the injected veins. The body then gradually absorbs the trapped blood, and the vein disappears.

Is the injection procedure painful?

Since the solution is so diluted, there may be only a slight stinging or burning sensation as it is injected. Usually, it is painless.

Do I have any bandages or elastic wraps after injection?

Usually there are foam tape bandages and a temporary pressure dressing applied for a few days at the doctor's discretion. For larger veins, pressure bandages may be required for several days. Support hose should be worn to help prevent future dilated veins.

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