Background

Visible facial veins and visible leg veins are actually dilated blood vessels. They are usually found on the forehead, nose, cheeks, eyelids, neck, and upper chest. On the legs, while most commonly found on the thigh or lower leg, they can form virtually anywhere on the leg, from the uppermost region of the thigh to the ankle.

Visible veins are most commonly seen in fair-skinned women and usually appear in the fourth or fifth decade. Blood vessel dilation is due to weakening of the elastic fibers in the walls of the blood vessel. On the face, visible veins can range in size from the tip of a pencil to bigger than a pencil eraser. Visible veins may be even larger on sites other than the face.

Visible facial veins are often secondary to sun damage; thus, sunscreen use and sun avoidance are recommended.  The causes of visible leg veins are unclear. However, certain factors contribute to their development, including heredity, pregnancy, hormonal factors, weight gain, occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting or standing, and trauma.

The most effective treatments option for visible veins is the use of a vascular laser such as the Candela GentleYAG, which is designed to target a component of blood called hemoglobin. Vascular lasers destroy the blood vessel and leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed. The side effects of laser therapy is generally temporary purpura or purple pigmentation of the skin, similar to bruising. The purpura usually resolves in a day or two.

Laser treatments are typically done at four to eight week intervals. Several treatments may be required.

FAQs

How does the laser help?
The Candela GentleYAG produces an intense, but gentle burst of light that selectively destroys the blood vessels of your spider veins, without damaging the surrounding tissue. After treatment, the vessels slowly and naturally disappears.


How many treatments will I need?
It depends on how your skin and vessels react to the treatments. Also important is the size of the vein.  Smaller veins respond more quickly to treatment.  Most clients will require one to three treatments.


Can we be sure that this will work on my veins?
This is something that must be determined with each client individually. Generally, all small red and blue veins of the face, upper body and legs achieve very good results.


Is the laser treatment painful?
The laser emits light in very short bursts called pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubberband.

If you have a low pain threshold, you can elect to use topical aesthetic cream, which greatly diminishes the potential for discomfort.  One common type of aesthetic cream is called EMLA. It is most effective when applied about 45 minutes prior to the procedure.


Will I be red afterward?
On the large red areas, you most likely will experience bruising. We will do everything we can to minimise this. On small broken capillaries you will generally not bruise.


How long does it take?
The treatments are very quick. They generally take around 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of vessels.


How does the laser help?
The Candela GentleYAG produces an intense, but gentle burst of light that selectively destroys the blood vessels of your spider veins, without damaging the surrounding tissue. After treatment, the vessels slowly and naturally disappears.


How many treatments will I need?
It depends on how your skin and vessels react to the treatments. Also important is the size of the vein.  Smaller veins respond more quickly to treatment.  Most clients will require one to three treatments.


Can we be sure that this will work on my veins?
This is something that must be determined with each client individually. Generally, all small red and blue veins of the face, upper body and legs achieve very good results.


Is the laser treatment painful?
The laser emits light in very short bursts called pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubberband.

If you have a low pain threshold, you can elect to use topical aesthetic cream, which greatly diminishes the potential for discomfort.  One common type of aesthetic cream is called EMLA. It is most effective when applied about 45 minutes prior to the procedure.


Will I be red afterward?
On the large red areas, you most likely will experience bruising. We will do everything we can to minimise this. On small broken capillaries you will generally not bruise.


How long does it take?
The treatments are very quick. They generally take around 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of vessels.


Are the results permanent?
Most vascular lesions are permanently removed, however, you may have to come back for a "touchup" once or twice a year to keep the results fresh.


Are there any reasons that would not make me a candidate for laser treatment?
The depth of penetration of the Candela GentleYAG is limited to vessels about 1.5mm in depth. Therefore, vessels deeper than this may not respond to the therapy.


Can I still wear make-up?
Yes, you can re-apply make-up immediately after the procedure.

Most vascular lesions are permanently removed, however, you may have to come back for a "touchup" once or twice a year to keep the results fresh.


Are there any reasons that would not make me a candidate for laser treatment?
The depth of penetration of the Candela GentleYAG is limited to vessels about 1.5mm in depth. Therefore, vessels deeper than this may not respond to the therapy.


Can I still wear make-up?
Yes, you can re-apply make-up immediately after the procedure.

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