About Laser Vein Therapy Procedures
Laser vein removal is surprisingly easy, fast, and effective.
The laser light achieves vein removal by destroying the vein without
burning the skin above. The laser will shoot a concentrated beam
of light that passes through the surface skin and is
absorbed by the hemoglobin in the vein. The absorbed light
is converted to heat. As the vein is gently
heated (a process that occurs in 50 milliseconds or 1/20th of
a second), the walls of the vein collapse and blood flow
stops within the vein. Over a period of three to four weeks, the vein is
reabsorbed by the body and disappears.
During your treatment, you will feel a slight
tingling sensation as the laser fires. The skin above the veins
will have a reddish, cat-scratch appearance. This generally disappears
within two days. You can expect to return immediately to your
normal daily activities.
The risks associated with laser vein therapy are minimal. Because of the laser's light intensity, your eyes will be shielded to avoid eye injury. Temporary pigment changes and small blisters are among the very slight potential risks.
