The degree and speed of shrinkage depends on your body's ability to heal. The number of treatments necessary to resolve your vein problem depends on the size of the vein and your body's ability to heal.
It is worth noting that medical
studies have documented exceptional results on Reticular
Veins using the Intense Pulsed Laser. The Intense Pulsed
Laser treatment allows customized treatment of virtually
every small vein disorder, including deep veins and veins
that did not respond to other treatment methods. Moreover,
results occurred with fewer sessions.
Intense Pulsed Laser (IPL) is the state-of-the-art, non-invasive
treatment to eradicate Spider and Reticular veins deep inside
the leg, while also being capable of treating shallow spider
veins closer to the skin's surface. Intense Pulsed Laser
is a real breakthrough in effectiveness and patient comfort.
The versatility and effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Laser
is extraordinary, and is one more example of our total commitment
to patient care.
The Intense Pulsed Laser system uses a patented and proprietary
technology that integrates full spectrum, intense pulsed
light, with high-energy, high-power, near-infrared pulsed
laser energy. This energy acts in a manner similar to Intense
Pulsed Light (IPL) in that it heats the blood vessels, which
causes damage to the vessel walls. As a result, the veins
shrink and disappear. It should be noted that Intense Pulsed
Laser selectively penetrates the unwanted vessel without
damage or scarring to surrounding tissue. Intense Pulsed
Laser treatment is performed in the office.
The Intense Pulsed Laser advantage is that it eliminates
the need for some surgery. After treatment, patients may
resume normal activity. During the course of treatment,
patients are advised to limit sun exposure on the treated
areas. Sun exposure may cause a severe sunburn right after
treatment. Intense Pulsed Laser technology can eradicate
both deep and shallow (small) vein problems in the same
session. Intense Pulsed Laser treatments are given three
(3) weeks apart
Normal side effects: At each pulse of light, the patient feels a sensation of being snapped by a rubber band. Some reddening of the skin appears after treatment which disappears in 1-2 days.
Adverse effects: Minimal and primarily short term. Possible side effects include: swelling, redness, bruising, blisters, hair loss, pigmentation change that is usually temporary, and in rare cases, scarring.
Indications for use: Tired, achy legs, burning sensation, bulging veins.
Restrictions for use: Intense Pulsed Laser cannot be used on people taking medications such as tetracycline and anticoagulants, patients who have had skin resurfacing procedures, and use on male patients without the risk of hair loss. Those people who have diabetes or a history of keloid scarring, or any of the above listed situations, should discuss the problem with Dr. Richardson before beginning treatment.
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