Laser Thread Vein Removal Treatment

If you have always envied individuals who can wear shorts or skirts anywhere but you cannot because the embarrassment caused by thread veins in your legs hold you back, you are not alone. Thousands of others are suffering the same problem as you and their legs are also displaying big and small red, purple or deep blue veins like yours. Thread veins affect about 20 percent of the men and women aged 20 to 50 years old.

But here is good news. Thread vein removal is now being done in clinics anywhere. A thread vein treatment specialist can help you understand why you have developed thread veins. Some factors of thread veins may be due to hormones, hereditary reasons, pregnancy, and other varicose-related issues.

Thread vein removal treatment is a complex procedure, so before you decide to go for treatment, it is advisable to find a thread vein removal specialist who can assist you and assess your needs. If your specialist finds that your thread veins are connected to any underlying varicose veins, he will have to treat the varicose veins first to avoid a high pressure of blood flow in the thread veins. If this is your case, you may have to get a combination treatment for varicose veins and thread vein removal.

If your thread veins are less than 4 millimeters in size, your specialist will most likely recommend laser thread vein treatment. This involves having a laser trained in your veins. The energy from the laser produces heat which in turn degrades the lining of your blood vessels. When this happens, the walls of your blood vessels will begin to stick together and seal themselves off. Your body will gradually dissolve the vein. Just like laser hair removal procedures, two or more thread vein treatments may be necessary.

In some people, thread veins are permanently removed but for some, the tendency is there for thread veins to reappear after a successful procedure. Laser thread vein treatment often requires a local anesthetic cream before the procedure because the patient may suffer some discomfort, especially if the veins to be removed are large. After the laser thread vein treatment, you will notice the area red and swollen but it is not painful. Unlike laser hair removal, it may take up to two months before you can see the final result and before any other treatment can be done.