Heredity, Rosacea, pregnancy, hormonal changes, weight gain or leg injury may influence the occurrence of leg spider veins. Also occupations that require standing are more at risk. Patients with leg varicosities complain of the unsightly appearance of the veins, and often report heaviness and swelling of the legs and feet. Lasers provide a way to treat these vessels safely, easily and effectively by selectively targeting the red blood cells which in turn heat and damage the vessels, leading to their disappearance. Traditional treatments using for example the electric needle can lead to scarring.
Laser treatment
Facial capillaries and smaller varicose veins that cannot be treated with sclerotherapy. Dr Touma and his dermatologist colleagues offer laser treatments. Our laser therapy targets the red blood cells safely and effectively, heating the vessels and causing them to gradually disappear. With minimal discomfort and downtime, our laser treatments are the perfect solution for those seeking vein treatment.
Lasers are very effective in treating small veins, but are usually not recommended for the larger blue veins, or in the presence of dark skin. We use the Nd:YAG which causes immediate results, with over 60% of varicosities disappearing after the first session. 2-4 sessions are usually needed for the best results. Often with sclerotherapy to remove larger varicose veins when present
