Varicose and Spider Vein Removal With a Laser

The elimination of varicose veins with a laser is a technologically advanced procedure designed to reduce both spider veins and varicose veins. The elimination of spider veins with a laser is also desirable because it is minimally invasive, practically painless, and does not require general anesthesia.

Candidates for the removal of varicose veins with laser

Suitable candidates for Laser Treatment for Spider Veins on Legs are those who wish to change their appearance. Ideal candidates are non-smokers and psychologically stable. Laser varicose vein removal treatment can also affect skin tone, so it is best to talk with your Varicose Vein Doctor to find out what type of laser is right for you. In cases of more severe varicose veins, varicose vein removal surgery may be necessary.

Varicose vein removal procedures with a laser

The removal of spider veins and varices with a laser allows people with unsightly veins to eliminate them safely, quickly and effectively. Both laser varicose vein removal procedures are minimally invasive and are performed while the patient is conscious. Since the lasers are so precise, there are almost no risks of burns or blisters on the skin.

Removal of spider veins with laser

In the removal of spider veins at a Varicose Vein Treatment, light passes through the skin and sends pulses of energy to the target vein without damaging the surrounding tissue. By absorbing the light, the blood warms up and causes the vein to shrink and eventually disappear. This does not require injections or incisions. In general, patients only feel a minimal heat. The treatment takes about 20 minutes, though it may be longer or shorter depending on the severity of the varicose veins and the size of the affected area. It may take several elimination treatment sessions to obtain optimal results.

Laser varicose vein removal

Laser vein treatment is used to treat deeper varicose veins. During the laser varicose vein removal procedure, the doctor uses a small tube to send the laser energy to the chosen blood vessels. First, the treatment area is anesthetized and a small incision is made to insert the tube. At the end of the tube, there is a small probe that emits laser energy. Once the tube is inserted, the energy reduces the walls of the vein so that the blood no longer flows through it. Thus, the blood is redirected to healthy veins and consequently, the aspect improves. In addition to the treated blood vessels, the veins connected with them on the surface of the skin will also usually disappear.

Recovery after varicose vein removal with laser

Recovery after a vein treatment varies from person to person, but typically no downtime is required. Patients can resume their normal activities almost immediately. There may be some unimportant bruises, which tend to disappear gradually over the course of a couple of weeks. The treated area can also swell, but that inflammation usually subsides within a couple of days. After the removal of varicose veins with a laser, some doctors recommend using compression stockings. It is rare that these treatments present complications; however, the risk of complications increases if the procedure is not carried out correctly.