Can laser be used to treat spider veins?
Sure, lasers are the best way to treat spider veins if you have the money. Laser is much faster, effective and there is minimal downtime- but it is also the most expensive. Today, there are many types of lasers each with their on pros and cons. In general, most lasers work well. The most important criteria is to seek a physician who has experience. The laser treatments are done as outpatient. The laser is aimed at spider veins and zaps it. The heat energy destroys the vein. In all cases, the spider vein does not immediately disappear but gradually disappears in 4-6 weeks.
Who can undergo laser therapy for spider veins?
There are no firm reasons as to why one cannot undergo laser therapy. However one should:
- Have money
- be in general good health
- be realistic
- be able to make decisions
- not be a smoker (if one does smoke it is better to
stop smoking for a few months)
- have no medical disorder like diabetes, collagen
vascular disease (lupus) etc
- one should not be taking blood thinning medications
What types of lasers are available to treat spider veins?
Today, there are many lasers which can be used to treat spider veins. Most lasers are portable, lightweight and work well.
How does the laser work?
The laser is held close to the skin and activated. The laser generates a beam of light which penetrates the skin. Once the light energy is absorbed by blood, the heat destroys the blood vessel causing it to collapse. Over time the vessel then disappears. The latest lasers are precise and avoid injury to nearby normal skin, thus voiding side effects.
How is one assessed for laser treatment?
There is not much to evaluate. Spider veins are usually of a cosmetic concern and the diagnosis is made by just looking at them. If you have symptoms, then an honest physician will not perform laser on you. Spider veins do not cause any symptoms. If you have symptoms than laser is not for you.
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