In recent years medical lasers have made great advancement in sophistication. Today, lasers are safely used for a wide
variety of cosmetic noninvasive 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.
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 induces 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.
Which type of veins can Laser Therapy treat? Laser Therapy treats many types
of leg veins, including shallow spider veins and reticular veins. Spider Veins are very smail veins caused
by a dilation of the smail venules under the skin. This occurs when the pressure inside the vein increases enough to overcome
normal resistance of the vein wail. 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. Both spider veins and reticular
veins respond extremely well to Laser Therapy.
