Laser Leg Vein Treatment

In recent years medical lasers have made great advancement in
sophistication. Today, lasers are safely used for a wide variety of
cosmetic non-invasive treatments. Laser Therapy treatment is extremely
safe and effective on leg veins, as well as veins visible on the face,
neck, and chest- just about anywhere! Laser Treatment also corrects
benign pigmented lesions such as age spots, birthmarks, and tattoos.
These non-invasive treatments are increasingly popular because they
involve very few side effects, and you can resume your regular
activities immediately following treatment!
Who are candidates for treatment?
Men, women, and children may be treated. Light and
dark-skinned individuals can now safely and effectively benefit from
Laser Therapy. Patients using blood thinners or afflicted with a serious
illness generally are not candidates for treatment. Patients with dark
suntans or photosensitivity disorders, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or
currently taking photosensitizing medications may also be restricted
from candidacy. Schedule a consultation today to determine if you are a
candidate and how you can benefit from Laser Therapy.
How many treatments are required?
The number of treatments necessary to resolve your
vein concerns depends on the size of the vein and your body's ability to
heal. During your consultation, you will be given an estimate of the
number of treatments required to obtain optimal results.
Which type of veins can Laser Therapy treat?
Spider veins are very
small veins caused by a dilation of the small venules under the skin.
This occurs when the pressure inside the vein increases enough to
overcome normal resistance of the vein wall. The ability of veins to
resist increased pressure is reduced in women when the body's estrogen
level is reduced.
Reticular veins are
small, bluish-colored veins that carry blood to the skin venules and are
larger than spider veins. These veins have thin walls and dilate with
excessive venous pressure. When this occurs, they become large enough to
be unsightly, but are not considered to be varicose veins.
What does the treatment involve?
Treatment may vary from 15 to 30 minutes. As a
result of treatment, the walls of the veins are damaged by the laser's
heat. The body next induced a healing process. The veins shrink and
become less visible or disappear altogether. Medical studies have
documented exceptional results on veins with laser treatments. Utilizing
a laser allows customized treatment of virtually every small vein
disorder, including deep veins and veins that do not respond to other
treatment methods.
What are the side effects and is there "down time"?
The beauty of this treatment is that there is no
down time involved. You can resume regular activities immediately. Pain
is generally mild. Swelling and mild bruising can occur, but most always
resolve over time. Limiting sun exposure will greatly minimize the risk
of complications.
Schedule a consultation and discover how this treatment can benefit you!