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Laser Veins
Laser vascular treatments are effective treatments for facial vascular lesions including telangiectasia, broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, and more. Depending on the condition of the skin, more than one may be necessary. Many people maintain their results with an additional maintenance treatment every 6-18 months.
*All laser services are offered through Rocheford Plastic Surgery.
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What Is Laser Vein Treatment? |
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Laser therapy can be very effective in treating unsightly broken and dilated vessels as well as other unwanted vascular lesions, such as spider veins, rosacea, port wine stains and other vascular birthmarks. In fact, the latest advances in laser technology have made it safer, faster and more effective than any previous treatment for these conditions. |
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| How Does Laser Vein Treatment Work? |
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Lasers work by emitting a specialized light that is passed through the skin and preferentially absorbed by its target, be it an unwanted hair, birthmark, tattoo or the hemoglobin (the red portion of blood) in the unwanted vessels. The laser causes the vein to break up and disappear. | | |
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What Is The Cause Of Spider Veins? |
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Spider veins can occur on any area of the body, but are most common on the legs and face. While spider veins can occur in both men and women, they are more prevalent in females and it seems that the hormones estrogen and progesterone play a role in their development. Changes in body chemistry due to puberty, birth control pills, menopause, and hormone therapy can bring them on. Constrictive clothing, such as tight hosiery and girdles can also cause spider vein development. Spider veins on the face can result from too much sun exposure.
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Will The Laser Treat Leg Veins? |
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Smaller leg veins (up to 3 mm—about 1/8 inch) may respond well to lasers and laser-like devices. Sclerotherapy may be more appropriate for treating some larger veins. Even larger veins are surgically removed in a process known as ambulatory phlebectomy. A consultation will assess your specific situation and determine which treatment mode will yield the best results. | |
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What Can I Expect With The Procedure? |
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Most people describe the laser treatment as feeling like a rubber band snap. A cooling attachment on the laser will help ease this discomfort. Any discomfort can be eased with the application of cool compresses. After treatment, you can immediately return to normal activities. Other treatments may require some downtime. | |
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How Soon Will I See Results? |
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Because laser vein treatment works by causing the unwanted vein to break up and dissolve, resolution of the unwanted vein will take place over the course of 6 weeks and up to 3 months.
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What Are The Side Effects? |
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The most common side effect is bruising, or purpura, around the treated area. This will resolve within days of the treatment, and occurs only with some lasers used. We will be happy to discuss any other risks of laser surgery with you personally.
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