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Spider Veins & Diffuse Redness Treatment

If you are bothered by small and red spider veins on your legs, then Radiant Medspa, located in Seattle and Lynnwood, can help.  Spider veins, leg veins, and other vascular lesions are one of our clients’ most frequent concern.  Vascular treatment with lasers is a non-surgical method to effectively and safely diminish spider veins.  These treatments do not require needle; hence, there is no downtime.

Spider Vein Treatment

Laser treatment on spider veins and diffuse redness, as well as vascular birth marks, are conducted by pulses on the affect area. The tissue targeted is the hemoglobin within the blood. A computer modulates the light pulse to a specific wavelength range.  This specific wavelength heats the the visible, targeted blood vessel.  This targeted laser beam destroys the target cells, while leaving the surrounding health tissue unaffected. The destroyed cells are absorbed into the body, disappearing.  The primary point for effective treatment of spider veins and diffuse redness is modulating the laser beam to the optimal wavelength, where the pigment of the targeted cells absorbs the laser beam.  Different wavelengths of light capture and maximize the cell’s absorption, providing effective spider vein and diffuse redness treatment.

Of course, results vary to each individual, dependent upon several factors, which includes size and pigmentation.  Usually, 2-4 treatments are needed for best results.  Treatments are best paced at four week intervals, to best access progress and make adjustments.  Laser treatment is very effective on most skin types, and Radiant Medspa can help you determine if you are a good candidate for treatment.  In treatment, there may be some small discomfort, somewhat like a rubber band snapping against the skin.  This can be minimized with a topical anesthetic or a cooling mechanism.  After treatment, there might be some temporary redness, itching, or swelling in the treatment area.  This usually lasts only a short time; most people are able to return to work and normal activities immediately following a treatment.

Before a treatment, a patient should avoid sun exposure and tanning, which includes tanning beds and spray-on tanners.  Patients should also discontinue use of blood thinners, including Coumadin, aspirin or other types of anti-platelet or anti-coagulant herbal remedies including Garlic, Ginger, Cayenne, Gingko, Gingko biloba, Selenium, Papaya, Bilberry and Vitamin E Tablets/Supplements.

Spider Vein Treatment

Identifying the best wavelength to use is critical to success. It is critical that your provider is not only be extremely knowledgeable in laser technology, but that a Physician well-trained in laser physics be present to assess the efficacy of treatment. Patients are sometimes confused in the level of care in treatment between Radiant Medspa, and discount laser clinics.  Radiant Medspa, both the Seattle & Lynnwood locations, have corrected treatments from these discount laser treatments, those who make cut prices their primary attraction.  Lasers are medical devices, requiring medical training and knowledge to properly operate, in addition to medical supervision.  Trust in best place into treatment only where this is level of medical expertise offered by board certified facial plastic surgeon.

To fully answer your question, call for a complimentary consultation at 206-402-3063 in Seattle or 425-640-5900 in Lynnwood.