Laser Treatments
Laser Vein Removal
- What is Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
- What areas of the body can be treated with Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
- How does the procedure work?
- What kind of results can I expect?
- Where is the procedure done and who does it?
- How do I know if I am a good candidate for Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
- Who should consider Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
- What would keep me from being a good candidate for Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
- What should I expect when I come in for a consult?
- What should I expect on the day of my appointment?
- How much does Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment cost?
- What are some of the common side effects?
What is Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
Vascular and vein laser treatment is the process of reducing or gradually fading the appearance of pigmented vascular and vein malformations about the face, thighs and legs. The most common and effectively treated pigmented vascular malformations include facial telangiectasias, fine leg telangiectasias, spider leg veins, and port wine stain vascular malformations. At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa, we offer the Cutera Xeo YAG laser, which is the preferred laser for treating vascular and vein malformations.
What areas of the body can be treated with Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
The face and neck, to include the forehead, cheeks, nose, upper lip and chin regions are areas that can be effectively treated. The lower extremities or the thighs and legs are also effectively treated for vascular or vein imperfections.
How does the procedure work?
By selective application of the Cutera Xeo YAG laser, the laser targets the pigmented hemoglobin or oxyhemoglobin within the targeted vascular malformations resulting in reduction and gradual fading by processes known as photothermolysis/photocoagulation.
What kind of results can I expect?
Results vary with skin type and individual physiological characteristics of the targeted skin. The treatment parameters can be finely tuned to provide the safest and most effective results possible. Usually, more than a one treatment is necessary to achieve the desired effects. Periodic (every 6 to 12 months) follow-up treatments may be necessary to maintain the desired benefits of the vascular and vein laser treatment procedures.
Where is the procedure done and who does it?
At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa, we proudly offer YAG laser treatments by appointment. The treatments are performed by our certified, skilled Registered Nurses or staff physicians.
How do I know if I am a good candidate for Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa, our professional staff and/or physicians will evaluate each and every client, to determine if laser vascular and vein treatment procedures would be a safe and effective method for attaining your desired results. In some situations, adjunctive treatment such as sclerotherapy may be recommended to attaining the desired effects. Also, some conditions require more advanced and invasive treatments, requiring the referral to a vascular specialist.
Who should consider Vascular/Vein Laser treatment?
Anyone with benign vascular or vein malformations about their face, thighs and/or legs, who desires to reduce and gradually fade the appearance of these vascular and vein malformations, resulting in a more healthy and youthful appearance of their skin.
What would keep me from being a good candidate for Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment?
Under certain situations, any form of laser procedure would not be recommended. They include, if you are a Type I diabetic, if you are pregnant, if you have recently been exposed to the sun resulting in a sunburn, if you have used artificial tanning agents within the last several weeks. Also, if within the last six months you have taken photosensitive medications, or if you have suspicious skin lesions or an apparent infection in the area of treatment, or over tattoos the treatment should not be done. Under other situations or conditions, laser treatments may also be discouraged and unadvisable.
What should I expect when I come in for a consult?
Patients will be treated to a friendly, professional, and informative consultation with specific focus on their concerns. The recommended treatment or procedure will be explained and discussed in detail and all of your questions will be answered.
What should I expect on the day of my appointment?
Our staff at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa will completely comfort you, prepare you, and guide you through your treatment procedure with the utmost professionalism and hospitality. Prior to most laser treatments, a topical anesthetic is used to minimize any discomfort that may result.
How much does Vascular/Vein Laser Treatment cost?
Please refer to our Fountain of Youth Medical Spa “procedures and costs” brochure. The staff will help guide and inform you in choosing the best treatment regimen for your particular problem.
What are some of the common side effects?
Any laser procedure can result in swelling, blistering, crusting, or flaking of the treated area, which may require one to three weeks to heal. Although rare, skin infection as well as hypopigmentation (lighter color) or hyperpigmentation (darker color) scarring can occur.
