Laser Spider Vein Treatment

Spider veins, which spread like a spider's web, are flat, red, blue or purple veins on the skin's surface.

Heredity, hormones and daily routines play a roll in determining whether or not the valves will fail, leading to abnormal 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. Women most frequently request spider vein removal on their legs and men usually request to have them removed from their face.

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Laser technology offers a very effective means of treating spider veins. The laser works by transmitting laser light through the skin to the blood vessels being treated. As the laser light is absorbed, it is converted into heat, which is conducted to the surrounding walls of the vessels. If enough damage is done to the walls of these tiny veins, the circulatory system will not be able to repair it, and the tiny veins will completely disappear.  The laser beam can deliver energy to a large area with each pulse, so laser vein removal takes just a few minutes to treat each discoloured vein.

No anaesthesia is required but you will experience a stinging, burning sensation during the treatment, which resolves immediately after the treatment is over. In some cases, you may be offered topical anaesthetic cream, which may completely eliminate any discomfort.

One to three sessions are usually required to resolve all traces of these unsightly veins. If vessels are still visible in 8 weeks, a second treatment will be necessary.

Side effects are few but may include redness, swelling or mild pain at the site for a few days.

The appearance of the treated vessels will dramatically change after treatment, turning from blue and purple into light red. Some of the vessels may bulge, however, any inflammation will disappear within a couple of hours. The redness of the treated vessels will gradually disappear as the healing process occurs, which may take anywhere between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on the severity of the veins.

The development of new veins cannot be prevented and if your body tends to develop vascular problems, you will most likely need to return for additional treatments.

Average Cost: $100-$400 per area, per session

Please ask your doctor for further information.

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