As people age, veins become more pronounced. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, plastic surgeons can perform endovenous thermal ablation surgeries. This involves the use of a high intensity light that provides an effective, quick, and safe treatment to remove facial veins as well as blue leg veins. It is suitable for any type of skin color or tone. Ideally, you should be a non-smoker and in good health, emotionally and physically.
The procedure can also eliminate other veins on your body. However, if you have large knotted varicose veins, it is not suitable. You will first be assessed by the plastic surgeon who will decide on the appropriate treatment. Spider, facial, and blue leg veins respond well to this treatment. Spider veins are most prevalent on the face, thighs, calves, and ankles. Apart from being unattractive, they can cause unpleasant symptoms such as burning, aching, and swelling. The discomfort is often experienced at night and can cause sleep disturbances.
The laser delivers an intense light that coagulates the blood inside the veins. Eventually, they disintegrate and are absorbed into the body. Blood flow adjusts itself automatically to run through other veins that are deeper under the skin.
The number of sessions will be determined by the size, number, and color of the veins being removed. During the procedure, you will feel stinging when the laser pulses are being emitted. Painkillers or anesthesia are usually not required for spider veins, but a topical anesthesia is used to eradicate large leg veins.
Post-treatment pain is minor and, in some cases, non-existent but there may be some bruising and redness. After the removal of bigger veins, a brown-reddish pigment may appear but, after a few months, it will fade. If you are having leg veins treated, the surgeon will advise you to wear a supportive stocking afterwards for a set period of time.
The surrounding skin may also swell but this should reduce after 24 hours. Blistering can occur in rare instances. The patient is able to resume normal activities immediately after the procedure. However, vigorous activities and strenuous exercise should be avoided for a couple of days. If going outdoors, a sunscreen should be applied to the treated area and direct exposure to the sun must be avoided until all redness, bruising or swelling has disappeared.
The results with this type of surgery are successful and patients are very happy. However, it will not prevent new veins from forming. In this case, further treatment will be required. In addition, not all imperfections can be removed from treated areas. People with keloid scars are not suitable for this procedure because the laser makes direct contact with the skin.
Endovenous thermal ablation treatments have become a frequently performed cosmetic procedure. It is important for you to understand what is involved by doing prior research. Find out about costs, inherent risks, recovery precautions, and other facts about thread veins. Essentially, it is invasive surgery with irreversible results. Therefore, be sure you consult with a skilled, experienced, and reputable plastic surgeon.
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