I had a laser treatment 2 weeks ago for spider veins on my legs. I understand that multiple treatments are needed to be fully affective, however, are my legs currently on the right track? I am continuing post care for my legs, compression stockings, etc. but feel discouraged with the appearance of the veins. Spider veins look great when legs have been elevated for a good period of time, but as soon as I stand, the blood rushes back through them. Thank you in advance for any and all comnents.
Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.
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Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.
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June 10, 2017
Answer: Did Laser Treatment for Spider Veins Work? Laser Spider-Vein Treatment Takes Time to Work (CoolTouch Varia and CTEV lasers, Vbea Before considering laser treatment for leg veins, all feeding veins need to be treated with sclerotherapy. If not, several sessions of laser treatments will be necessary to improve spider veins. There does seem to be an improvement in your second photo; though it is slight, this is normal at your stage of treatment.
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June 10, 2017
Answer: Did Laser Treatment for Spider Veins Work? Laser Spider-Vein Treatment Takes Time to Work (CoolTouch Varia and CTEV lasers, Vbea Before considering laser treatment for leg veins, all feeding veins need to be treated with sclerotherapy. If not, several sessions of laser treatments will be necessary to improve spider veins. There does seem to be an improvement in your second photo; though it is slight, this is normal at your stage of treatment.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: Laser treatment for spider veins Two weeks is too early to assess the results of spider vein treatment. You should wait until about 4 weeks after your second treatment to really assess how you are responding. Understand, that is not the timeframe to see you final result, just to begin seeing improvement. This timeframe is not set in stone, but it is a good guideline for expectations.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: Laser treatment for spider veins Two weeks is too early to assess the results of spider vein treatment. You should wait until about 4 weeks after your second treatment to really assess how you are responding. Understand, that is not the timeframe to see you final result, just to begin seeing improvement. This timeframe is not set in stone, but it is a good guideline for expectations.
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October 30, 2018
Answer: 89% of leg "spider veins" have underlying varicose veins causing them-did you have a scan first? There are a couple of answers to your question.Firstly, research has shown that leg spider veins (telangiectasia) are different from spider veins above the heart on the face.Because these leg veins are below the heart, they are affected by gravity.
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October 30, 2018
Answer: 89% of leg "spider veins" have underlying varicose veins causing them-did you have a scan first? There are a couple of answers to your question.Firstly, research has shown that leg spider veins (telangiectasia) are different from spider veins above the heart on the face.Because these leg veins are below the heart, they are affected by gravity.
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July 12, 2017
Answer: Not really It does take several weeks for the effects of spider vein treatment to be seen. That said, sclerotherapy (vein injection) is really the best way to treat them. If they continue to recur or not go away, then you should be evaluated for venous insufficiency or "reflux".
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July 12, 2017
Answer: Not really It does take several weeks for the effects of spider vein treatment to be seen. That said, sclerotherapy (vein injection) is really the best way to treat them. If they continue to recur or not go away, then you should be evaluated for venous insufficiency or "reflux".
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