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1. What is laser vein removal?
Lasers produce a high-intensity ray of pure light that gives off heat energy. This energy is absorbed by different body tissues depending on the color of the laser beam. To treat spider veins in the legs and unsightly veins in the face, the laser beam targets the tiny blood-filled vessels beneath the skin. |
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2. What does it feel like?
Although many patients report little or no discomfort, some may experience a mild stinging sensation when the laser pulse is delivered. |
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3. How long will the treatment take?
Spider vein treatments are generally 15 to 30 minutes but may vary depending on the number and size of the vessel(s) to be treated. |
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4. How many treatments will I need?
In many cases, significant improvement is realized in as few as 1 to 3 treatments. In some cases new spider veins may appear, therefore, additional treatments may be necessary. Treatments are performed at 8-week intervals. |
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5. When can I resume normal activities?
Although we encourage you to resume most normal activities almost immediately, we do ask that you refrain from vigorous exercise and avoid hot tubs for at least 24 hours post treatment. Also avoid direct sun exposure after treatment and if you do go in the sun, protect the treated area with a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen with ingredients that reflect rather than absorb the sun's rays (such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide). |
