Spider Vein Treatment in Calgary
Spider Vein Treatment
Spider Vein Laser Treatments in Calgary
Spider Nevi / Spider Angioma / Spider Veins are visible clusters of blood vessels near the surface of the skin (looking like a spider). Lasers are an effective use for Spider Vein Treatment. They commonly appear on the legs and are most prevalent in people with fair skin.
Lasers are be a simple, effective, fast, and safe way to reduce the look of spider veins. Lasers treat these small veins by sending a laser pulse of energy through the skin and towards the blood in the vein. The hemoglobin (blood) absorbs the laser’s energy until the blood clots and the vein is sealed closed. The vein is then reabsorbed by your body and eliminated.
See how the laser treatment works.
Results
As you can see, the results of the Spider Vein Treatment can be profound, even after just one treatment. Find out how our Spider Vein Treatment in Calgary and surrounding areas can help you feel more confident in your skin.
There are still plenty of larger, healthy veins in the deeper systems that will not be affected by the laser treatments.
FAQs
What are causes of spider veins?
We still don’t know the exact cause, but there are some common factors, such as:
- Hormone/estrogen levels, especially during pregnancy and when using birth control
- Liver diseases, ie. cirrhosis
- Prolonged UV exposure
- Hepatitis infections
- It can also be hereditary
What should I expect after the treatment?
After the laser treatment, the treated areas will likely remain swollen and red for about 24 to 48 hours. Depending on the number of vessels treated, some clients may experience swelling for up to a week. It’s important to keep the legs elevated as much as possible during this time. To prevent the treated vessels from reopening due to increased blood pressure, it’s essential to take it easy after the procedure. We recommend wearing compression stockings for 2 weeks following the treatment. To ensure the best results, avoid strenuous exercise, hot tubs/saunas, sun exposure, and travel (especially flying) for 2 weeks. Occasionally, the treated veins may remain visible for a few weeks before being cleared by the body. This is typically due to residual blood that may be clotted inside the vessel. Bruising can also occur but will resolve on its own over time.
Is it dangerous to treat too many veins and Could it affect blood circulation?
It is VERY unlikely for too many veins to be treated resulting in harm to the body. The veins that are are being treated are only in the superficial vein system. They are caused by a dysfunctional, larger “feeder” vein. Sometimes, removing these Spider Veins can improve circulation and blood flow in the legs. After the spider veins are gone, the blood will be forced to go back to the heart and then through the deeper venous system.
There are still plenty of larger, healthy veins in the deeper systems that will not be affected by the laser treatments.