Laser Vein Removal Information
Laser Vein Removal:
Vein disorders currently affect a large number of men and women. Everyone strives to look and feel their best, but vein disorders can cause a great deal of embarrassment and aggravation. Laser vein removal has become an easy and efficient solution to a constantly growing problem.
Vein disorders do not always have an exact origin, but many incur them due to heredity, weight gain, hormonal changes, excessive standing and even pregnancy. Laser vein removal can help those that suffer from vein disorders but are weary of enduring long and painful procedures.
Laser technology has greatly enhanced the treatment of vascular deformities. Vein disorders can now be treated using non-surgical, non-invasive technology. Varicose veins and spider veins are the two most common vein disorders. These, as well as others, have been successfully treated using laser vein removal.
How It Works:
The laser delivers brief light pulses through the skin's surface, directly into the vein. The laser light is absorbed by hemoglobin (the substance that gives blood its reddish, purple color) and converted into heat. The heat stops blood flow by collapsing the walls of the vein. Once blood flow ceases, the vein will slowly be absorbed into the body, disappearing from sight.
Other invasive vein procedures require incisions, but laser technology allows the physician to collapse the vein without doing any damage to the outer skin layers. The light discharged is able to evade the outer layers of skin and reach the veins beneath. The pulses are so quick, the light does not have enough time to damage the skin.
Will It Hurt?
The laser will produce a minor tingling feeling and can cause the skin to turn red. Discoloration will subside after a few days. Each laser has a cooling agent in place in order to protect the outer layers of skin and minimize discomfort. If patients find the laser too painful, a local anesthetic can be used.
Risks:
There are a few minor risks that can be associated with laser vein procedures.
- insufficient removal of veins
- slight discoloration of skin or pigment change
- allergic reaction to anesthetic
These risks are rare, and if they do occur, are completely treatable. Patients should speak with a physician in order to gather all information prior to treatment.
What To Do After The Treatment:
Laser vein removal will result in rapid healing with minimal side effects. Occasionally patients may experience bruising, reddening of the skin, temporary skin discoloration and/or blistering. If these conditions occur, the skin will return to normal between a few weeks and a few months.
Immediately following the procedures, patients should try to avoid strenuous activity. Patients should also keep the treatment area moist with lotion or antibiotic cream and should avoid taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory related medications. Support hoes should also be worn for at least three days. Taking these precautions will reduce the inflammation and build-up that might cause swelling in the legs or the return of the unwanted veins.
Above all other precautions, following treatment, it is important that patients limit their exposure to the sun. The skin covering the treated area will be very susceptible to sunlight. If patients do need to go out into the sun for any reason, sun screen should be worn at all times.
How Much Will It Cost?
Vein removal treatments usually start at around $200.00 and can increase from there. Treatment prices will be based on the area in which you live, the physician who performs the procedure and the extent of your vascular deformity. Treatments typically last anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes and will be performed anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks apart. The number of treatments needed will depend on the severity of the vein disorder.
What Results Can I Expect?
Laser vein removal treatments aim at restricting blood flow to the unwanted veins in order to break apart the veins for absorption into the body. This will not happen immediately. It takes several weeks for veins to completely dissolve. Patients that take all the necessary precautions following their treatment can look forward to a vein disorder free life.
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