Spider Veins

Up to 60% of the adult population will develop varicose veins and or veins called "spider" veins. Genetics plays a big role in the development of varicose veins. Although it's not possible to change the genes, many other factors also affect the formation and severity of varicose veins. Changing elements of your lifestyle and everyday activities can make a difference to your veins. Treatments are effective for most patients and work best on smaller veins. The laser is delivered through the skin into the veins. After heating, the vein walls collapse and seal shut. The sealed vein is then broken down and absorbed by the body.

The appearance of leg veins will either fade completely disappear during the treatment. Some vessels may show temporary swelling that will subside after a few hours to a few days. Immediately following the procedure you may experience some redness in the treated area. The redness of the treated vessels will gradually disappear as the healing process occurs. This may take between two and eight weeks. Also, although it is not the intended purpose of this particular treatment, hair growth may be impaired in the treated area.