It is estimated that over 50 million Americans are bothered by the appearance of veins on their face, thighs, calves, and ankles. These veins can either be small, thin capillaries (spider veins) or larger veins called reticular veins. The largest veins are called varicose veins. With a quick and easy laser treatment, there is no longer any need to live with these unsightly veins. The laser energy is transferred into heat energy that collapses the selected vessel. Once eliminated, the vessels turn brown in color and the wastes are absorbed through the body’s natural metabolism process.
Veins are made of one-way valves. When excess blood backs up, the body releases pressure by developing new veins. Spider veins are not only unsightly; they can also cause aching, swelling, burning, and night cramps in the legs. Reticular veins are those blue veins that lie well below the skin's surface. Varicose veins are quite large, and tend to bulge with a rope-like texture on the skin's surface. They are likely to cause pain and be related to more serious vein disorders.
About Veins and Laser Vein Removal
- Heredity is the number one contributing factor of vein clustering.
- Veins are channels that bring blood from the extremity back to the heart.
- A pulse of laser light feels like a small pinch or slight sting similar to the snap of a rubber band against skin.
- For people with very sensitive skin, a prescription topical anesthetic can be provided.
Telangiectasia Vascular Lesions May Be
- Congenital
- Part of the aging process
- Result of overexposure to the sun
- Result of using oral contraceptives
- Result of estrogen therapy
Spider Veins May Be
- Caused by running
- Result of pregnancy
Varicose Veins May Be
- Hormonal factors including puberty, pregnancy, menopause and use of birth control pills, estrogen or progesterone.
- Aging
- Prolonged standing
- Leg injury
- Result of weight gain
Indications for Treatment
- Spider veins from .01-3.0 mm in size
- Varicose Veins
- Small red and blue veins
- Rosacea
- Leg and facial telangiectasia
- Broken capillaries
- Birth marks
- Brown sun spots
- Vascular malformations
- Liver spots
- Warts
- Moles
FDA Approvals
Cleared for vascular treatments on all skin types, including tanned skin.
Before Vein Removal Treatment
- Do not drink any caffeine drinks before your appointment. Caffeine increases your pain level and may cause nervousness.
- Do not take aspirin for 24 hours before and after.
- Do Not Tan for at least two weeks.
- You may take Advil or Tylenol if you think you will be sensitive to the treatment.
- Sign the procedure consent form.
- The laser technician will cleanse the treatment site.
- A topical anesthetic or ice may be applied 20-30 minutes before treatment.
- Each treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
After Vein Removal Treatment
- Do not stretch your skin in an effort to see what has been done.
- Redness and/or mild swelling at the treatment site may occur.
- If there are small scabs they are important to your healing.
- You may take Advil or Tylenol if your are uncomfortable.
- Do no apply makeup as it will disturb the treatment sites.
- Do not exercise.
- No yoga, sauna, hot tub.
- Wear sun block for two weeks whenever you are exposed to the sun.