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Laser Treatments of Facial Veins:
Name: Endovenous Laser Treatment Breakdown: minimally invasive targeted laser therapy For: varicose veins in the upper leg only Description: The laser shrinks and closes the walls of the faulty vein, eliminating the bulge. Time: 30-45 minutes Pain Factor: minimal. local anesthesia. Aftermath: compression bandage for one week Success: 98% Possible Side Effects: skin burns, numbness
Name: Endovenous Radio Frequency Ablation (Occlusion) / VNUS Closure® Breakdown: minimally invasive catheter insertion For: varicose veins Description: The catheter delivers radiofrequency energy that heats and shrinks the vein wall. Pain Factor: local anesthesia. Aftermath: compression stocking for 5 days Success: 98% Possible Side Effects: skin burns, numbness
Name: Laser and Pulsed Light treatments Breakdown: laser light pulses from a scanner placed on the skin For: small veins, especially on the face Description: laser light pulses heat and collapse the vein wall, causing the damaged blood vessels to gradually disappear Time: 20 minutes, some areas may need several treatments Pain Factor: a hot pinprick, local anaesthetic Aftermath: antibiotic cream and simple dressing, avoid exercise for 5 days, use moisturizer to heal skin, avoid sun exposure
Name: Sclerotherapy Breakdown: injections For: small veins and spider veins Description: A light beam is pulsed into the veins to heat them up and seal them off, forcing them to dissolve. Time: 10-20 minutes, 2-6 treatments, monthly Pain Factor: slight tingling Aftermath: resume normal activities Possible Side Effects: reddish, scratchy appearance, skin burns, blistering, bruising, scarring
Name: IPL - Intense Pulsed Light Breakdown: light For: thread veins, spider veins, flare veins, microveins Description: A flash lamp emits pulses of light that the blood within the veins absorb, causing the vein to heat up and destroy the vein, which is absorbed into the body Time: at least 2 treatments at 3 week intervals Pain Factor: hot pinprick or rubberband snap at the site of treatment Aftermath: must wear sunscreen; avoid exercise and aspirin for 10 days Possible Side Effects: hair loss at treatment site, skin burns, blistering, bruising, scarring
Name: Veinwave Breakdown: For: very small and miniscule veins Description: an ultrafine insulated needle delivers high frequency microwave energy into the veins, causing them to heat and shrink, gradually disappearing over the course of a few weeks. Time: 15 minutes, usually only one treatment Pain Factor: slight discomfort Aftermath: none
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Gary H. Dworkin, MD was born in Cleveland Ohio and is a board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon... (read more)
