We really notice our leg veins in spring and summer, but the best time to treat them is in fall and winter when you have lost your tan and have limited exposure to the sun. That is why you should start now and you can even have your legs looking great for that warm winter holiday vacation.
We always notice the larger leg veins that are easily treated with injections. But with laser we also have the ability to treat those smaller, sometimes called spider or telangiectasia’s, vessels that pop up here and there on our body and face. I do a check on myself and get the vein treatment 1-2 times a year, as I have a tendency to get the small spider veins on my legs. You also can treat small capillaries around the nose, rosacea on the cheeks, or vessels that cause dark circles around your eyes.
Varicose Veins?
The bulgy varicose veins, that cause you pain, are not suited for the laser technology at the Laser Image Company. They should probably be treated by stripping or internal laser by a vascular specialist and are most likely covered by insurance.
Does the Vein treatment hurt and how long will it take?
What I like about this treatment is that it is fast and easy, with minimal discomfort. It feels like a pinprick but if you know you are very sensitive we can apply an anesthetic cream to numb the area. The laser we use, the CoolGlide Excel, combines contact cooling delivery tip for comfort and safety and an Nd Yag laser for optimal results. Trust me, at 5 degrees Celsius, that cooling tip is usually enough numbing for most patients.
The treatment takes around 15-30 minutes, so it is super easy to come in on your lunch break. The small amount of facial redness you may experience after having a treatment, can immediately be covered with makeup so you can carry on with your day as normal.
How Many Vein Treatments do you Need?
Well, it all depends on the vessels and area being treated. Typically, leg veins require 2-3 treatments about 4 weeks apart for the best results. The small vessels around the nose usually need just 1 treatment and the results can be seen immediately. How great is that?
So if you have unwanted veins on virtually any area of your body, facial redness or dark circles under your eyes you know were to go to get them treated. The Laser Image Company, your place for education and treatment.
