Procedure Candidates

Candidates include Women/Men over 18 years who have unwanted leg veins. Large or small deep veins (up to 5mm. in diameter), as well as small spider veins of the legs, that are a cosmetic concern, may be treated. Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology leg vein therapies are for primarily aesthetic concerns of the legs. Candidates should not be. tanned at the time of treatment.



Results

The use of lasers, 910nm - Radio Frequency systems, 940nm diode laser, Intense Pulsed Light systems or Pulsed Dye Lasers are used to remove unwanted small leg veins and spider veins. With appropriate management of the deep feeding vein system, the use of these lasers can result in over 75% success in clearing leg veins

Discription of Procedure

The laser or Intense Pulsed Light system is turned on for a fraction of a second. The light emitted by the laser is selectively absorbed by the hemoglobin pigment in your leg veins. The duration of the pulse is just long enough to injure the lining of the blood vessel so that it will close over and fade over the first few weeks after treatment. Skin protection is provided by cooling gel.

Healing and Downtime

Immediately after  laser leg vein treatment, the area may be slightly red and puffy. This reaction subsides quickly and some patients may develop a slight bruise that disappears over 8-10 days.

The treated veins fade over a period of six weeks. If needed, you may have another treatment at 4-6 weeks following treatment.

You should avoid being excessively tanned at the time of treatment and protect the area from the sun for several weeks.