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Our lasers provide a safe and effective way to remove a wide range of veins by causing the vein to gently heat up, shrink, and disappear over time, sparing you painful injections, bruising and recovery time. Veins from all parts of the body can be treated, from small red facial veins to spider veins and large blue veins on the legs. The laser treatments are also effective at elimination other unsightly vascular lesions such as hemangiomas, port wine stains and other vascular birthmarks. Usually 1 to 2 treatments are sufficient for permanent results.
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Laser Vein Treatment Before and After Photos - simply click the photo at right to enlarge.
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Do the laser vein treatments hurt?
Most patients experience a stinging sensation as the pulses of
energy are delivered through the handpiece. Following the treatment,
the pain is minimal to nonexistent.
What happens after the treatment?
Some redness or bruising may occur. When larger veins are treated, a tan or brownish pigment may persist for a few weeks or months following treatment.
What are the possible side effects?
Although many patients report few if any side effects, those most commonly
noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin for up to 24 hours.
Some patients may experience bruising and, in rare instances, blistering may occur.
Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
Patients generally resume most normal activities immediately.
However, it is recommended that you avoid vigorous activities such as
strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours after treatment. The use of
sunscreen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun.
When will I see results?
Most patients shown significant improvement within 2-6 weeks of
treatment. However, your final results may not be apparent for several months. Over time,
it is possible for new veins to appear, but these too can be removed with the Cutera CoolGlide.
How does CoolGlide Vein Therapy work?
The Cutera CoolGlide systems deliver pulses of light energy which cause the blood within the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessel which is later reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will
then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin’s surface, where it should be.
What types of veins can be treated?
The Cutera CoolGlide can remove unsightly veins from all parts of the body. Small, facial veins (or “telangiectasia”) can be treated quickly without bruising or complication. Spider veins and large blue
leg veins can also be treated with excellent results. Knotty varicose veins are not good candidates.
How does this compare to Sclerotherapy?
Your doctor will advise you on the best course of action, but many physicians and patients prefer CoolGlide Vein Therapy because there are no painful injections.
What about blood blisters and port wine stains?
Blood blisters or “hemangiomas” respond very well to CoolGlide Vein Therapy, usually with just one treatment. Patients with port wine stains and other vascular lesions who had given up on finding a solution have been overwhelmed by the success of their CoolGlide vascular treatments.
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