980 nm Diode Laser Vein removal is currently the best treatment option for spider veins and cherry angiomas (small red spots) as well as for rosacea (diffuse redness).
Spider veins are small unsightly red or purple vessels on the surface of the thighs or calves. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines.
Spider veins are very different to varicose veins. Varicose veins are large, ropey and raised. Spider veins, however, are smaller, dilated, superficial blood vessels that are either blue, purple or red that can appear anywhere on your body.
If your veins are not to large in diameter (< 3 mm), you’ll be a good candidate for 980nm diode laser vein removal.
How does it work?
980nm laser is the optimum absorption spectrum of porphyrin vascular cells. The vascular cells absorb the light energy of the laser so that the vessel wall collapse, blood flow is stopped, and the vessel are absorbed into the body, restoring the clarity of the skin.
Treatment parameters are precisely set to reduce redness, burning of the skin or any scarring. The laser energy is focused by a specifically designed hand-piece equipped with a 635nm infrared light to allow the laser beam to be focused on exactly the area to be treated.
What are the side effects / risks?
- There is virtually no side effects or risks with this treatment.
- Temporary local redness may be experienced for a few hours post treatment.
How many treatments may be necessary before results are seen?
- Results are immediately visible and one treatment session may be enough.
- In some cases 2-3 sessions may be necessary to get desired results.
- Over time new spider veins may form which may require follow up treatment.
How long will results last?
Once veins are removed, results are permanent. New veins may appear over time, which will require a follow up treatment.
Which conditions can be treated?
- Spider veins
- Rosacea (diffuse redness)
- Cherry angiomas
- Age spots and sun spots
- Linear angitelectasis
- Nevus flammeus (port-wine stain)