You don't have to wear long pants or wear heavy makeup to hide unwanted veins anymore. With the Cutera Coolglide 1064 nd:YAG laser, you can get rid of them safely and quickly without needles or scars. To quote Aesthetics Trend & Technologies “This laser is truly the best aesthetic long pulsed YAG ever built”.

"I just want to say thank you so much! I thought I was stuck having to cover up so much with make up for the rest of my life, but then YOU realized that it was just a bunch of little red veins that were in the way! You zapped them and this morning my husband looked at me and can’t believe the difference! I also want to tell you how much I appreciate you not selling me on a procedure I did not need". Warmest Regards!I Jackie Simpson "The Old Gold Lady"

Before & after 1 Laser Vein treatment, Photos by C. Elliott, MD.

What is Laser Vein Therapy?
Skinspirations uses the award winning Cutera Vantage Nd:YAG laser that combines the ideal laser wavelength with the most flexible parameters to deliver the best vascular laser system on the market. It treats a broad range of vessels from tiny red facial veins to spider veins on the legs quickly, safely, effectively, and with very little discomfort.

Before and after 3 Laser Vein Treatments, Photo by C. Elliott, M.D.

How does laser vein therapy work?
The laser works by delivering a pulse of energy that momentarily heats the blood inside the vein. This heat is enough to damage the vein walls which are then reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin's surface, where it should be.

What types of veins can be treated by vein therapy?
The Vantage system can remove unsightly veins from all parts of the body. Small, facial veins can be treated quickly often in a single treatment. Spider veins and moderate size blue leg veins can also be treated with excellent results. Knotty or large varicose veins should be treated by a vascular surgeon. A careful evaluation with Dr. Elliott will help you determine which vessels can be treated and the best course of treatment.

Before & after Laser Vein Treatmen    Photo by C. Elliott, M.D.

How many treatments of laser vein therapy will I need?
Often, patients find that one or two treatments are sufficient for facial veins and usually an average of 3 treatments will effectively reduce most spider veins on the legs. Results vary and even some spider veins are the result of valve problems and may not respond to laser treatments or sclerotherapy.

Do the laser vein treatments hurt?
Most patients experience a stinging sensation as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece but no local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required. The Vantage laser tip is cooled which helps provide comfort. Most people who have had sclerotherapy or cauterization of veins in the past report that Vantage laser vein therapy is much more tolerable.

What happens after my vein treatment?
Following your treatment, some redness and swelling over the veins treated may occur, usually lasting only a day or two.  Occasionally there may be some bruising following treatment. Rarely, when larger veins are treated, a tan or brownish pigment may persist for a few weeks up to months following treatment, similar to the pigment seen with sclerotherapy.  The treated veins look almost blurred over the following weeks as they reabsorb.

When will I see results?
Most patients find that facial veins are gone within a day or two and that most spider veins on the legs shrink within 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. With the larger greenish veins of the legs, your results may not be apparent for up to 3 months. Over time, it is possible for new veins to appear but these too can be removed with the Vantage laser system.

Laser Vein Treatment prices range from $90 to $450 per treatment. Come into our Tampa office soon for a free consultation to learn more about how we can use laser vein therapy to help you achieve the look you want.