Vein Treatment

Laser Vein Treatment

Can be very effective in treating unsightly broken and dilated superficial blood vessels as well as other unwanted vascular lesions, such as vascular birthmarks. Lasers work by emitting a specialized light that is passed through the skin and is preferentially absorbed by its target, hemoglobin (the red portion of the blood) in the unwanted vessels. The laser passes through the skin and heats up the small vein and destroys it. Some small vessels are eliminated on contact and others require a period of four to ten weeks to be reabsorbed by the body and disappear. 1-3 treatments are usually required for optimal results.

Because laser vein treatment works by causing the unwanted vein to break up and dissolve, resolution of the unwanted vein will take place over the course of several weeks to months. If needed, a topical anesthetic may be applied 20 minutes prior to the procedure.