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Imagine legs free of unsightly veins. Until now,
treatment of small varicose veins and spider/thread
veins involved needles or other invasive procedures. Now,
using laser and Intense Pulsed Light, unsightly leg veins can be
treated simply and non-invasively.
The following photographs show an example of
the treatment of leg veins using Intense Pulsed Light Therapy.
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| What type of leg
veins can be treated? |
Varicose veins, usually the deeper
blue veins, need different treatment from the more superficial discoloured
clusters known as spider or thread veins. For this reason the doctor
will make an individual assessment on which type of treatment would
be most effective and may involve a combination of two treatments.
On occasion sclerotherapy, or injection of the veins, may be used,
but this will depend on the clinical assessment, and patient preference.
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| Deeper blue veins |
Some varicose veins, usually the deeper,
thicker, blue veins are treated with laser. These veins respond to
the precise energy level and wavelength of light that is used. The
small spot of laser light travels through the skin and is absorbed
by blood within the vein. The heat from this coagulates the blood
and destroys the structure of the vein; the vein is then absorbed
by the body over time and will disappear.
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Surface and spider veins
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For these smaller superficial structures
we use Intense Pulsed Light. This is a less aggressive therapy more
suited to the smaller, superficial vessels. The pulses of light act
in a similar way, heating the blood in the vessels and dispersing
them.
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| How many treatments
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Most leg veins will require a number of treatments
over several months. The doctor will advise you at your initial
appointment.
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| What is the treatment
like? |
A pulse of laser or Intense Pulsed
Light may feel like a pinch similar to a snapped rubber band. The
skin is cooled with chilled gel and other techniques to prevent discomfort.
The entire procedure is very brief and is non-invasive; no needles
are used at any time.
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| What preparations
should I take? |
The treatment should not be performed
on tanned skin, so prior to and following treatment you must limit
your exposure to the sun. We advise you use full sun protection for
a month following treatment. You should also avoid vigorous exercise
for 1 to 2 days after treatment.
The following photographs show examples of the treatment of leg veins
using Intense Pulsed Light Therapy. Click on thumbnails to see larger
images.
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