Lasers safely and effectively treat small unsightly leg veins

Unsightly leg veins are a common but often ignored problem, especially in women.  This can be called chronic venous insufficiency, and the signs and symptoms may range from mild leg heaviness or aching, dilated or unsightly veins, or troublesome swelling or edema to infections or ulcerations.

In the United States nearly half of the adult population suffers from spider veins, small blue or red vessels within the skin, or varicose veins, dilated and ropy blue vessels under the skin.  The incidence of venous insufficiencies increase with age, obesity, a history of blood clots and serious leg trauma and other risk factors including a family history of venous disease, prolonged standing and childbirth.  Chronic venous insufficiency may be twice as common in women.

Lasers have revolutionized the treatment of vein disease because of the laser’s unique ability to selectively target blood vessels without affecting the surrounding tissue. 

Here at Cosmetic Solutions, our lasers treat the smaller veins very effectively, usually in just 2 – 4 treatments, depending on the size and number of veins needing treatment. The frequency of your treatments will be determined at the time of your initial consultation, and is just an estimate. Larger veins usually require another kind of laser treatment or surgery. These are usually performed by a vein specialist and we can help arrange a consultation if we feel you are a good candidate for more extensive treatment.

How do lasers work?

• When the laser is pulsed, the light energy passes through the skin and targets the veins. This energy is then converted to heat, which warms the blood in the vein causing it to coagulate. Once coagulated, the vessel is reabsorbed by the body and the blood flow is redirected. Veins usually disappear in 2-4 months.

What are the side effects of laser vein treatment?

• Although many patients report few, if any, side effects, those most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, which usually subsides in less than 24 hours. Some patients may experience slight bruising and in rare instances blistering may occur.

Stop by Cosmetic Solutions on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. to attend our seminar on treating veins and rosacea. You will see and feel the results. Bring a friend!

Call 368-5566 for more details or to make a reservation.  

Specials:  Receive $50 off a single vein treatment, or $100 off a package of three.