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Laser Vein Removal

A laser is an intensely focused beam of light. Downtown Esthetics and Wellness can use a laser to treat your varicose veins. The laser heat damages a vein, which forms scar tissue. The scar tissue then closes the vein. A closed vein will lose its source of blood and will die.

Laser Vein Removal at Downtown Esthetics and Wellness

Laser vein removal treatment is completed on the outside of your skin. It will treat spider veins and tiny varicose veins just under your skin's surface. Most often, more than one laser session is needed. They might be scheduled every few weeks.

Spider veins do not pose any health issues, but you may want to remove them for cosmetic reasons. Sclerotherapy is a popular treatment for spider veins, but laser therapy is also an effective way to remove them.

At Downtown Esthetics and Wellness, we believe in honest and completely transparent communication. Our team believes in creating a supportive, compassionate, and educational environment where you are both heard and feel empowered. Our holistic perspective and emphasis on your safety reflect years of experience and our commitment to remain at the forefront of aesthetic advancements. You are unique, and your custom care plan at Downtown Esthetics and Wellness reinforces that no two people are alike. Call us today at 281-592-0752, or stop in at 117 N College Ave, Cleveland, TX 77327, to schedule your initial consultation. If it is a laser vein removal treatment you are pursuing, it will be through a visual and physical assessment and advanced diagnostics to confirm your objective is possible through this treatment.

Our team embraces that you are unique, and so are your aesthetic goals. Downtown Esthetics and Wellness offers a comprehensive range of services, from facial and chemical peels to fillers, to laser treatments, to microneedling and body contouring therapies. If you think a laser vein removal treatment will help you, give us a call for a consultation.

Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are visible, tiny blood vessels mostly found in your legs. Laser vein removal treatment for spider veins is the targeting of the vein directly with a beam of light, which results in blood clots that block off and destroy the veins.

Benefits and Effectiveness

Laser treatment is quite effective for smaller, delicate spider veins, like those on your face. Larger spider veins, like those on your legs, can be difficult to remove with a laser alone. That is because to eliminate the veins altogether, the feeder vein or origin vein must be eliminated, which can be difficult to target in your lower extremities.

Even for small veins on your face, you will likely need multiple laser treatment sessions to remove them completely. While the results of laser therapy are permanent, new spider veins might appear again in the area.

Various Types of Laser Vein Removal

There are a few types of laser treatment for vein removal:

Surface laser therapy

This kind is often used on larger varicose veins, but it can also be used successfully to treat spider veins. With this method, your skin will be heated and cooled simultaneously to prevent burning.

Endovenous laser therapy, EVLT

EVLT is an approach that involves inserting a laser probe directly into the affected blood vessel. The intense heat generated breaks down the vessel internally. Since it is more invasive, this method will require a local anesthetic.

Intense pulsed light therapy, IPL

While IPL is not technically considered laser therapy, the use of intense light makes it like laser therapy. It works by targeting direct light to the vessel outside the skin.

There are also several versions of lasers used for vein removal, including:

Argon lasers

These were one of the first used to remove varicose veins, but they come with a higher risk of scarring and discoloration.

Pulsed dye lasers

This laser is particularly useful for treating smaller veins. Because of the shorter pulses and an integrated cooling device, they carry a lower risk of any skin damage.

Pulsed diode lasers

Like a pulsed dye laser, these also have an integrated cooling device, making them less likely to cause scarring. They also cause minimal inflammation and are less likely to cause hyperpigmentation on darker skin.

Neodymium YAG lasers, Nd:YAG

This kind is particularly effective for spider veins but can cause more pain and discomfort. Like a pulsed diode laser, this laser is also less likely to cause hyperpigmentation on darker skin.

Potassium-titanyl-phosphate lasers

This type has a limited penetration range, so it is used in smaller areas, like the face.

Laser Vein Removal Recovery

You can usually resume your normal day-to-day activities almost immediately. To soothe any discomfort and aid in your recovery, Downtown Esthetics and Wellness may recommend:

  • Using a cool compress to reduce swelling.
  • Keeping incision sites, if undergoing EVLT, out of water for at least 48 hours.
  • Avoiding sitting or lying down for prolonged periods.
  • Keeping your legs elevated when either sitting or lying down.
  • Not standing for extended periods.
  • Walking several times a day.
  • Avoiding hot baths for a few weeks.
  • Taking over-the-counter pain medication as needed.
  • Stopping taking blood thinning medication until we say you can resume it.
  • Making follow-up appointments as needed.
  • Wearing compression stockings for a few days if the treatment is on your legs.

Depending on what kind of laser treatment and the size of your veins, results might appear right away. EVLT results may take longer. The veins will die and disintegrate within several months to a year. But EVLT usually requires fewer sessions than the other methods.

We Offer You the Opportunity to Empower your Natural Beauty

The team philosophy at Downtown Esthetics and Wellness is that your personal beauty should never feel artificial or forced. We believe in restoring your natural skin, enhancing your natural features, and helping you feel confident in your own natural glow. In our relaxing environment, we establish achievable goals together by reviewing your medical history, documenting lifestyle factors, and balancing where clinical precision can complement an artistic eye.

Interested in our services? Reach out today for an initial consultation. During this consultation, we will inform you in detail about the procedure, review your medical history, go over consent forms, and determine whether or not the procedure is a good fit.

To learn more, contact us at 281-592-0752 or visit us at 117 N College Ave, Cleveland, Texas 77327. We look forward to meeting you and providing you with rejuvenating medical spa services.