Vein Therapy

Are you ready to wear shorts and skirts again and are you tired of being self-conscious because of broken capillaries on your face? Laser Concepts of LA is here to answer your questions and give you a solution!

What are spider veins?
Spider veins, commonly found on the face and legs, are caused by the dilation of a small group of blood vessels near the skin's surface. They often look like red or purple sunbursts or web patterns.

What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are caused by swollen or enlarged blood vessels. The blood vessels have enlarged due to a weakening in the vein's wall or valves. Located deeper in the skin than spider veins, they may appear raised and often are blue. Varicose veins can be serious because they may be associated with the development of one or more of the following conditions:

Phlebitis - inflammation of the vein.
Thromboses - occurs when blood clots form in the enlarged vein.
Venous stasis ulcers - an ulcer is formed when there is not proper drainage in the enlarged vein.

More than one in five women has some form of varicose condition. Although the exact cause for varicose and spider veins are unknown, pregnancy, heredity, and hormonal changes seem to be contributing factors.

While sclerotherapy remains the gold standard in the treatment of leg veins, our laser has demonstrated improved clearance with our treatments. We are uniquely capable of treating larger and deeper vessels up to 3mm, clearing up what sclerotherapy does not.

Vessels disappear and then comes back at least 50% less. The vessel will shrink in size. After treatment, vessel will look like a cat scratch. Post treatment you must avoid activities that cause vasodilatation or increase blood pressure for 3-5 days. The vessel area will gradually fade over several weeks. 2-4 treatments may be needed for full clearance. Vitamin E, aspirin, Ibuprofen, or other blood thinners may increase the likely hood of bruising and should be avoided for several days before treatment. Diabetic patients should have clearance from primary physicians. Say goodbye to those ghostly spider veins!