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What types of leg veins can be treated?
Varicose
veins, usually deeper blue veins, need different treatment from
discolored clusters (known as "spider veins") that are near the skin
surface. For this reason, the VascuLight system is equipped with two
different light technologies. Your doctor may use either one or both,
depending on your veins. Fortunately, there is now an effective
non-invasive treatment for most cases.
What
technology is used for deeper blue veins?
The
laser component of the VascuLight system is used to treat larger, deeper
veins (i.e. reticular veins). These veins respond to the precise energy
level and wavelength of light that is used. A small spot of laser light
travels through the skin and is absorbed by the blood within the vein,
on the basis of its color. The resulting heat coagulates or clots the
blood and destroys the function of the vein. This process does not
affect any of the surrounding tissue. Over time, the vein will be
absorbed by the body and will disappear from sight.
The
VascuLight Laser at Work
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During Treatment
Non-invasive laser energy is absorbed by hemoglobin and
converted to heat energy. |
Immediately After Treatment
Blood coagulates and the vessel wall collapses. |
After Treatment
Over time the vessel is reabsorbed by the body and disappears. |
Are surface
veins and spider veins treated the same way?
These
smaller, superficial structures require a different technology for
successful treatment, not technically a laser at all. Smaller surface
veins are treated using light energy. The light energy is absorbed by
the blood, changed to heat, and the vein is destroyed. This Intense
Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology is exclusive to the VascuLight system.
With both technologies, your doctor has the ability to use exactly what
is needed for the best result.
How many
treatments are needed?
Many
leg veins need multiple treatments, often over a few months before the
effect is complete. Even small vessels often require time to resolve.
Sometimes a bit of "matting" or "staining" surrounds the treated vessel.
By using both technologies in the VascuLight system, your doctor can
treat the vein and this minor temporary discoloration and offer a
complete, excellent outcome.
What is a
treatment like? Is it painful?
A
pulse of laser or Intense Pulsed Light energy may feel like a pinch
similar to a snapped rubber band. Chilled gel on the skin and other
techniques prevent discomfort. The entire procedure is brief and
non-invasive — no needles are used at any time.
What preparations must I make?
You do not have to make changes to your normal
activities, before or after treatment. Prior to and following any
type of laser or IPL treatment, you must limit your exposure to the sun.
Treatment should not be performed on tanned skin.
Is it right for you?
Your
doctor will be happy to discuss this treatment with you and decide
whether you are a candidate for this procedure. For more information on
IPL solutions visit
www.skinandhealth.com .
results
Unsightly leg veins can be a problem for millions
of men and| women, the world over. This problem affects a wide range of|
age groups, skin types and lifestyles. It is estimated that in many
areas over 60% of the adult population suffers from varicose veins and
spider veins. Varicose veins are enlarged vessels that have
widened as a result of weakness in the vein wall, which stretches and
bulges. Spider veins are the small superficial purple or red veins
stretching like a web under the skin.
Imagine
beautiful legs free of unsightly veins
Until
now, treating varicose and| spider veins was a lengthy and painful
process with needles or other invasive treatments. Now, using the
new combined technologies of the VascuLight™ system, unsightly leg veins
of all types can be treated — simply, non-invasively, and successfully. |
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