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Spider Veins - Spider Vein Removal
Spider
veins of the leg are a common problem, particularly
affecting women. Small, purple or red veins, sometimes
called sunburst or starburst vessels because of their
appearance, can form anywhere on the leg, from the top
of the thigh to the ankle. While these spider veins
do not pose any major health problems, they may cause
discomfort. Many people who have spider veins find them
unsightly and often attempt to conceal them with clothing
or cosmetic cover-ups. Today, a simple treatment, called
sclerotherapy,
is successfully being used to correct the unwanted spider
veins of the legs. We often use sclerotherapy in conjunction
with laser treatments to get the best results for our
patients.
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What is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy
is a procedure in which a physician, using a syringe
with a tiny needle, injects a small amount of a solution
directly into that spider vein. The solution displaces
the blood within the vein thus causing it to blanch
or turn white. The solution then causes the vessel to
become irritated. Following the injection, a pressure
bandage is usually applied to the site to prevent post-injection
bleeding and to promote healing. Each spider vein may
require several injections and most will disappear within
two weeks to two months after the treatment.
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Laser Treatment of Cosmetic Leg Veins
Cosmetic
surgery has entered a new world of technology. This
enables the doctor to offer treatments and therapies
to patients that were only dreams a few years ago. The
treatment of cosmetic leg veins with the latest LASER
technology is a prime example of this rapidly developing
area in medicine.
Until now the problem of cosmetic
leg veins was treated only by sclerotherapy. In many
cases this was highly effective. We now use laser technology
in conjunction with sclerotherapy to get the best results
for our patients.
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It would be helpful for you to understand
some of the factors surrounding the treatment. The basis of
the technology is the specific wavelength of the light beam
produced by the laser. Through the years of research it has
been shown that the substance, depending on its color, will
absorb light of a certain wavelength. As the vessel we are
trying to eliminate is filled with blood, it will readily
absorb light emitted by the laser. Over time, the lining deteriorates
and the vessel occludes and shrinks. It is important to remember
that these blood vessels are not essential for normal circulation.
The beauty of this concept is that the overlying skin is not
damaged in the process. As a side effect of the treatment
we sometimes see bruising, and hyperpigmentation or darkening
of the skin caused by the vessels actually rupturing. When
this occurs small amounts of blood are seen under the skin
and it is usually resolved within a few weeks to months.
Facial Veins and Redness
Whether you're a man or a woman, you
may have noticed fine, little red veins on the nose, chin,
or cheeks that weren't there before. These are telangiectasias
or facial spider veins, and they appear on both men and women
as a normal part of aging. They can also result from pregnancy,
childbirth, birth-control pills, estrogen-replacement therapy,
sun damage, rosacea, and even corticosteroids. Although not
usually a medical problem, telangiectasias can be an aesthetic
one that make-up usually doesn't cover adequately.
Utilizing several laser technologies
we are able to significantly diminish facial spider veins
and rosacea in 1-2 quick, painless 10-20min. sessions. The
results can go a long way to improving ones skin tone and
reverse the appearance of chronic sundamaged skin. When combined
with other treatments such as mesotherapy and medical grade
prescription skin care you won't believe what is possible.
Call our office to schedule what will
be an extremely informative education specifically tailored
to your cosmetic concerns and goals. To
schedule a consultation please contact
us.
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