Laser Vein Reduction
SPIDER LASER VEIN REMOVAL
There are effective, safe and relatively painless methods available for reducing spider veins. The most common spider vein treatment involves the injection of a solution into each affected vein, causing the vein to collapse and fade. Laser treatments are also available for the reduction or removal of spider veins.
WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS?
In some women, spider veins—those small clusters of red, blue or purple veins that appear on the thighs, calves and ankles—become noticeable at a young age. For others, the veins may not become obvious until much later.
CAUSES OF SPIDER VEINS
A number of factors may contribute to the development of spider veins in the legs, including:
Heredity
Hormonal shifts
Occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting or standing
Pregnancy
Weight fluctuation
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR SPIDER VEIN TREATMENT?
Spider vein treatment is a good option if you:
Are bothered by spider veins anywhere on your body
Are committed to following your plastic surgeon’s prescribed course of treatment
Have a positive outlook and realistic goals for your spider vein treatment
Within one week:
You may be instructed to wear support stockings for three to six weeks
You should avoid squatting, heavy lifting and running
The tape, cotton balls or any other dressings (if used) will be removed from the treated areas when recommended by the plastic surgeon
The treated sites will appear bruised
You will be discouraged from sitting or standing in one place for more than an hour or two
You will be encouraged to walk
Within one month:
The bruises at the treated sites will diminish
You will begin to feel more comfortable wearing leg-baring fashions
You can resume most exercise
One month after the first treatment, spider veins are distinctly lighter, yet still somewhat visible
You will be discouraged from sitting or standing in one place for more than an hour or two
After two months, your veins treatment should have completed its healing. At this point, you and your plastic surgeon will decide if any additional treatment is necessary.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER SPIDER VEIN TREATMENT?
After each spider vein treatment, you will notice improvement of your skin’s appearance. However, it is important to realize that new spider veins may surface in the future. As time passes, you may want to consider further treatment to take care of any new veins that may emerge. The practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee. Be sure to discuss with your surgeon the results expected in your case, as well as the cost involved.
Pearl Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa requires a credit card on file to hold all appointments. We require 48 hours advance notice of any appointment changes or cancellations. Any no-shows, reschedule, or cancellations within this notification period are subject to the full charge of the service, loss of deposits, and fees. A $100 cancellation/no-show fee will be charged for services that are customizable treatments (i.e botox, filler, Daxxi)
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