What types of leg veins can be treated?
Varicose veins need a different treatment from spider or thread veins. Varicose veins are treated by the laser component called the Vasculight. The small spot of laser light travels through the skin and is absorbed by the blood within the vein. The resulting heat coagulates the blood and destroys the structure of the vein. The veins will then be absorbed by the body and disappear.
Spider or thread veins required treatment by IPL which is a less aggressive light therapy suitable for smaller, superficial vessels. This method uses pulses of light which heat the blood in the vessels and disperse it.
What are the treatments like and how many are required?
Most leg veins require multiple treatments over several months.
A pulse of laser or IPL energy may feel like a pinch similar to a snapped rubber band. Chilled gel on the skin and other cooling techniques prevent any real discomfort.
The movie clip shows the Lux1064 Nd:YAG. This is the most comfortable leg vein clearance available.