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Vein Therapy

If you are embarrassed by unsightly spider veins on the face or legs you can make them a thing of the past with the ULTRA VPL™. VPL vein removal can restore your skin to a more youthful appearance without painful injections or down time.

Spider veins and telangectasias are actually dilated or stretched blood vessels that may appear most commonly on the face or legs as a result of sun damage, excessive standing, weight gain, pregnancy and hereditary conditions. They respond readily to VPL therapy and the number of treatments needed depends on the type and number of veins to be treated. Typically, one or two treatments are needed for facial vessels; whereas, three or four treatments may be needed for leg veins. Treatment can be done every 6 weeks on the face, and every 3 months on the legs. Cherry hemangiomas (red dots on the body) can also be treated and usually only require one or two treatments.

The ULTRA VPL is a noninvasive light therapy device specifically designed to eliminate undesired blood vessels from all parts of the body. The light energy passes through the skin to the blood vessels where it selectively damages the lining of the target blood vessel without damaging the surrounding tissues and skin. The destroyed blood vessels are reabsorbed by the body, and the flow of blood is directed back down into the deeper vessels, where it belongs. Since laser vein removal does not break the skin, there is no need for bandages or support stockings. There is no down time and people are able to return to full activities immediately after treatment.

Procedure: The area being treated is first tested to determine the safest and most effective settings for you. You may feel a tingling or snapping sensation like a rubber band with each pulse of light. There is no bleeding or disruption of the skin. Small spider veins and facial telangectasias often disappear immediately. Occasionally some mild redness or swelling or bruising may occur, but generally fades quickly. There can also be increased or decreased pigment in the treated area which tends to resolve over a few months.

Next Step: Book a complimentary consultation and or treatment by calling Specialty Care & Surgery Center at 707-279-8733.