Leg Veins

Imagine Beautiful legs free from unsightly veins?

Until now, treating varicose and spider veins was a lenghty process with needles or other invasive treatments. Now, using the new combined technologies of the VascuLight T system, unsightly leg veins of all types can be treated simply, non-invasively, and succesfully.

Treatment for Leg Veins

What type of leg veins can be treated?

Varicose veins, usualy the deeper blue veins, need different treatment from the discouloued clusters (know as spider veins) that are near the skin surface. For this reason, the Vasculight T system is equipped with two different light technilogies. 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 T 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. The small spot of laser light travels through the skin and is absorbed by the blood within the vein, on the basis of its colour. The resulting heat congulates 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 dissapear from sight.

Are surface veins and spider veins treated the same way?

These smaller, superficial structures require a different technology for succesful treatment, not technically a laser at all. Smaller surface veins are treated using a light energy. The light energy is absorbed by the blood, changed to heat, and the vein is destroyed. This Intense Pulsed Light (IPL T) technology is exclusive to the Vasculight™ system. With both technologies, your laser specialist has the ability to use exactly what is needed for the best result.

Treatment of Leg Veins

How many treatments are needed?

Many leg veins need multipule treatments (2 or 3) often over a few months before the effect is complete. Even small vessels oftern 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 discolouration and offer a complete, excellent outcome.

What is the 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 preperations must i make?

There are no changes in 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 recently tanned skin.

Is it right for you?

Our doctor or practitioner will be happy to discuss this treatment with you and whether you are a candidate for this procedure.