Answers To All Of Your Laser Vein Therapy Questions

By Personique

If you suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, maybe you’re considering laser vein therapy. It’s a process that uses laser technology in which a doctor will use a highly focused beam of light to minimize the appearance of spider and varicose veins in face, legs, or feet. Laser heat damages a vein, which encourages scar tissue to form and close it. Closed veins die because they lose their source of blood; after it dies, it should disappear within a year or two.

If you’re trying to determine if laser vein therapy is right for you, consider the following answers to common laser vein therapy questions:

  • How Does It Work? – The treatments work using a high-frequency light to heat the affected area without harming the skin that surrounds it. The high-intensity light can treat either the larger green or blue veins on the legs or the smaller red spider veins on the face or lower body.
  • What Are the Two Types of Laser Vein Therapy? – Two common types of laser treatment are used to treat vascular vein conditions. The first is regular laser treatment. The other option is an endovenous laser treatment, in which a laser fiber and a catheter are inserted into the vein. You should expect to receive local anesthesia before the procedure begins.
  • Does the Laser Hurt? – You may experience some discomfort during laser vein therapy, such as aching or a tight sensation in the legs. You may also feel soreness in the treated veins after the procedure concludes.
  • Will I Be Given Any Medication? – After your laser vein therapy, you may take over-the-counter pain medicine as needed if your doctor recommends it. Some medicines can increase bleeding, so be sure to tell your healthcare provider when it will be safe to take blood-thinning medicine again.
  • How Soon Will I See Results? – You can expect to notice improvements after a single treatment, but you may need to undergo multiple sessions to experience optimal results.
  • Will My Insurance Cover Laser Vein Therapy? – Most health plans won’t pay for laser vein therapy, but they may authorize the treatment of varicose veins if it is demonstrated a medical necessity.
  • What Are the Potential Complications? – A few rare complications are possible during and after laser vein therapy, such as infections, burns, or scars.

Are You Considering Vascular Vein Laser Treatment?

Consider Personique On The Spot for vascular vein laser treatment. The first step is determining if vascular vein laser treatment is right for you. If you’re experiencing pain in your legs or swelling, or you’re concerned about the appearance of your spider or varicose veins, set up a personal consultation with us today. Call (512) 599-8672 now!

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