Spider veins - Laser

Spider veins although similar to varicose veins are much closer to the surface of the skin and are usually red or purple. These veins are most commonly found on the face and legs and appear like a spider's web with short jagged lines.

Causes of unsightly veins

The cause of varicose veins is unknown although heredity is the most common factor. Hormonal changes play a large part and this probably explains why more women suffer from varicose veins than men because of the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and menopause. Other contributory factors include obesity and prolonged standing. Spider veins on the face are often the result of excessive sun exposure.

Treatment of Spider Veins

Superficial veins, like spider veins, can be treated extremely effectively with laser therapy. The energy from a KTP or Nd: YAG laser is absorbed by the blood in the vein, changed into heat and the vein walls destroyed. This process is perfectly safe as other healthy veins will supply blood to the treated area and the body will clear the dead tissue as it clears a bruise. Some patients may only need one treatment but usually up to 3 treatments are required to clear the skin of the spider vein completely.

BEFORE AFTER - 3 treatments Veins ,

Courtesy of Robin Sult, Aesthetic Lasers Inc, Willmar, MN, USA

BEFORE AFTER - 4 months post treatment Veins ,

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BEFORE AFTER- treatment

Courtesy of Robin Sult, Willmar MN, USA

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