Laser Vascular Vein Therapy in Bellevue

They are often referred to as “spider veins” due to their web-like appearance, but undesired blood vessels can take many shapes. These veins can be brought on by weight gain, pregnancy or hormonal changes, trauma, sun damage, aging, or simple genetics. Thankfully there is a proven laser treatment for removing unsightly veins.

Laser vascular vein therapy in Bellevue generates a pulse of intense, concentrated light, which is gently applied to the treatment site. This laser energy passes through the skin to the blood vessels you wish to have eliminated, causing selective damage to the lining of the target blood vessel without damaging the surrounding tissues and skin. The duration of the pulses is carefully determined so that laser energy will be absorbed by the blood vessels without transferring excessive heat to the surrounding skin. The body reabsorbs the blood vessels, which have been destroyed, and the flow of blood is directed back down into the deeper vessels, where it belongs.

Safety & Risks of Laser Vascular Vein Therapy

Laser vascular vein therapy is FDA-approved for Bellevue patients of all ages. Side effects are minimal and are generally similar to light sunburn. You may feel minimal swelling, itchiness, redness, and slight discomfort. Most will subside in a few hours and be gone within a day.

In rare cases, patients can develop blood clots after the treatment. Those clots can occasionally lead to other medical complications and in very rare cases, death.

Prior to Your Laser Vascular Vein Procedure

You may want to shave or wax the area you want to be treated a day in advance of Bellevue laser vascular vein therapy to minimize any discomfort from razor burn, and you should avoid intense sun exposure or tanning.

Your Laser Vascular Vein Procedure

Your procedure will go fast. A small area can be treated in minutes, and even large areas rarely take more than an hour. You will be seated comfortably in our laser suite. The aesthetician may apply a cold gel to the area that will be treated and provide you with eye protection. The VBeam handpiece will be placed against your skin, and your Bellevue laser vascular vein therapy will begin.

Pain is minimal. You will feel a sensation like a small rubber band being snapped against your skin, followed by a gentle, warm sensation.

After Your Laser Vascular Vein Procedure

You may experience some cramping and mild discomfort in the legs or other treated areas for the first day or so, as well as mild skin irritation or itching. Be prepared for your skin to look worse before it gets better. The bruising that results from the destruction of the vessels can take up to a month to fully resolve.

During the first stage of your recovery, it will be important to walk regularly and avoid sitting for long periods to prevent blood clots from forming. While this light activity is encouraged, patients should avoid all strenuous activity, including jogging and lifting, for a month. Call now to discuss laser vascular vein therapy in Bellevue.

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