What are spider veins?

Spider veins are small, thin capillaries that lie close to the surface of the skin. They are connected to a larger venous system, though they are not an essential part of it since they do not actually carry blood to the heart.

Spider veins form when excess blood backs up in the blood stream. The excess blood creates pressure. The body releases the pressure by creating new veins on the skin's surface. The primary problem with spider veins is their unsightly appearance, but they can also cause aching, swelling, burning and night cramps in legs.

Millions of men and women are bothered by spider veins-those small, unsightly clusters of red, blue, or purple veins that usually appear on the thighs, calves and ankles and occasionally on the face. An estimated fifty percent of the adult female population and fifteen to twenty percent of men share this cosmetic problem.Many factors can contribute to the development of spider veins, including: pregnancy, weight gain, chronic sun exposure, activities that demand prolonged standing or sitting, heredity and certain medications, such as birth control pills or hormone replacement medication.

What is Laser Vein Ablation?

Our surgeons are pleased to offer the Sciton Profile 1064 Nd:Yag wavelength, FDA-approved laser therapy for the treatment of spider, reticular, telangectasia, and rosacea. Sciton Vascular 1064nm laser

Laser ablation requires no anesthetic; pain is minimal and is described as “a hot rubber band snapping against the skin.” The procedure takes fifteen minutes to an hour or more, depending on the number and size of the veins being treated.

We achieve over 95% vein destruction loss after three to five treatments using the Sciton Nd-YAG 1064 Laser; individual results may vary depending on skin type, and type of vein (spider, mat, telangectasia, reticular).

 The 1064nm Laser is the GOLD STANDARD for vein destruction.

 What should I expect after treatment?

Following laser vein treatment, you will wear nurses panty hose type compression stocking for 72 hours. There may be slight itching for a day or two after the treatment owing to a mild release of histamine from the treated blood vessels. Avoid lifting, straining, or exercising for 4 days after the laser vein ablation.

No Needles. No Swelling. No Marks.

Just Beautiful Legs!!

(treated by Dr Dominguez)

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.