FAQs - Small Vein Removal
Frequently Asked Questions about Fine / Spider Vein Treatments
1. What causes small veins to appear?
2. How does the laser remove small veins?
3. What are the side effects of laser small vein removal treatment?
4. Is this a permanent treatment?
5. What will it cost?
6. What must I do before and after treatment?
7. What laser is used at Vein & Laser?
1. What causes small veins to appear?
- The causes can be many, most significant are – genes, exposure to sun and weather without sunblock, smoking and varicose veins.
2. How does the laser remove small veins?
- The long wavelength of laser light is strongly absorbed by the haemoglobin in the veins. The heat coagulates the blood and destroys the blood vessel, leaving surrounding tissue intact. Depending on the number and size of the blood vessels, one or more treatments may be needed.
3. What are the side effects of laser small vein removal treatment?
- There may be slight swelling after treatment, which usually disappears in 24 hours. There may be some discolouration under the skin which can persist for some weeks, but can be concealed by women's makeup or a tinted moisturiser.
4. Is this a permanent treatment?
- The treated veins have been permanently removed, but later skin damage or problematic underlying blood vessels may cause new veins to appear, which will then have to be treated. Avoiding environmental factors such as sun and smoking can help prevent recurrence.
5. What will it cost?
- Please see the pricelist >
6. What must I do before and after treatment?
- Avoid sun exposure and always use sunblock. Remove makeup before treatment. Avoid alcohol and vigorous activity for 24 hours after treatment. Otherwise continue with your normal life.
7. What laser is used at Vein & Laser ?
- The Cutera Coolglide Excel laser is used for small vein removal. All our laser machines are FDA Approved, are regularly tested and certified.
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