Laser Therapy for Varicose & Spider Veins
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Spider veins, also known by the medical term telangiectasias, are miniature discernible vessels that appear below the surface of the skin. They can be found most frequently on the face and legs. Varicose veins are swollen veins below the surface of the skin. They can sometimes look like blue colored knots and can be quite painful. A person with unattractive varicose veins that cause pain may decide to have a vein treatment procedure to eliminate the varicose veins. Ask your vein specialist about sclerotherapy or laser therapy for varicose and spider veins. If you happen to have a combination of both varicose and spider veins, in most cases it may be necessary that the problematic varicose veins be addressed first.
In some cases, it may be necessary to have both sclerotherapy as well as laser therapy for varicose and spider veins.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is when your vein specialist injects the sclero-solution right into the problematic veins. It is performed right in your vein doctor’s office and you will be required to wear compression stockings for up to 2 weeks following treatment.
Laser therapy for Varicose and Spider Veins
During laser therapy treatment, a laser is placed on the skin above the problematic spider veins. Laser energy forces the spider veins to congeal and dissipate. Laser therapy works best on problematic veins that aren’t too large. If the problematic vein is excessive in size, it may be better to treat the vein with sclerotherapy.
Using both sclerotherapy and laser therapy for varicose and spider veins works best on most size veins, but depending on the size, your vein specialist may recommend that you start with sclerotherapy first.
New Beginnings, located in Colts Neck, NJ is a facility dedicated to encompassing the total well being of each client. You will find a broad spectrum of treatment services for skin rejuvenation and body contouring, customized to personal needs and preferences. New Beginnings is also a premier provider of laser therapy for varicose & spider veins.