Laser leg vein treatment is a rewarding procedure with no downtime in terms of activities, although redness and micro bruises can remain for a few days to a few weeks. Dr. Petti has found that in her experience- this works the best and she prefers this over leg vein injections with saline or other types of chemical irritants. The veins can be traced and the laser energy which is hemoglobin selective – is absorbed by the blood in the vein and the heat can close down the small vessel walls, clearing the skin of the spider veins over time and repeated treatments. Patients feel a quick snap as the laser fires but it is brief and tolerable. Topical local anesthesia and the Zimmer Cooler (cool air blown on the treatment area) are used for patient comfort. Patients can return to their normal activities and do not need to wear compression stockings. Skin types that are light to medium tan can be treated, although the darker skin types may need more treatments to avoid too much heat and pigment skin changes. It can be done, it just needs more care and time. The pricing is based on the time it will take to do all the veins and staging the procedure over multiple treatments is often advised and standard. It is a liberating procedure as patients are free to show their legs which are attractive and muscular – so wiping away the stains of veins is a rewarding procedure.
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