Essential Insight into Spider Vein Laser Treatment - 5 FAQs - Define Laser & Cosmetic Clinic Brisbane

Struggling with spider veins and considering spider vein laser treatment?

If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated 75% of Australian adults aged between 20 -50 have some form of this condition.

Fortunately, there is a non-invasive and effective solution to eliminate spider veins: laser treatment.

This article answers 5 frequently asked questions, so you can decide if this treatment is right for you.

Join us to see what causes spider veins, how laser treatments can help and whether it’s painful. But first, let’s look at what spider veins are.

1. Spider veins treatment laser: what are spider veins?

What are those squiggly lines on your legs?

Spider Veins!

The little red, purple, and blue squiggly clusters of lines on our calves and ankles can multiply fast.

These tiny veins are close to the surface of the skin and their dark colours make them easily visible.

Unlike varicose veins, spider veins usually show up in clusters where blood is being dispersed more widely.

They generally aren’t painful, but unfortunately, they won’t go away on their own.

Depending on the severity, spider veins can appear in small patches but are also known to cover large areas.

Whilst most are completely harmless and asymptomatic, they can leave people feeling self-conscious.

2. Spider vein treatment with laser: what causes spider veins?

While there are several known factors that can lead to developing Spider Veins, the main reason they form is a combination of gravity and aging.

Other contributing causes can be:

Obesity,
Prolonged sitting or standing, and
Poor blood flow.

As we age, the muscles and support tissues that help push the blood upwards become lazy, which means they aren’t able to provide the added support to push the blood through the vein.

Also, the vein walls weaken and the one-way valves that prevent backflow begin to fail and leak.

This creates the blood to pool, making the vein visible through the surface skin. This is how spider veins and varicose veins form.

3. Is spider vein laser an effective solution?

At Define Laser, we use the state-of-the-art Gentle Max Pro Laser, which makes this treatment quick, effective, and minimally invasive.

Dr Watson positions the laser to target the haemoglobin (that’s responsible for your blood’s deep red colour) in red blood cells, visibly reducing the unwanted spider veins.

4. Does laser spider vein removal hurt?

This treatment can feel mildly uncomfortable due to the heat pulse produced by the laser.

We offer numbing cream and also suggest taking suitable pain relief for those patients who are anxious about the discomfort.

Dr Watson also uses a cooling device in conjunction with the laser, providing comfort and protection to the skin.

5. Does laser work for spider veins?

Treating spider veins with the Gentle Max Pro Laser is extremely effective.

The number of treatments required will be dependent on the severity of the condition and the size of the affected area.

In most cases, laser treatment can remove most spider veins. In saying that, Dr Watson recommends a touch-up for maintenance purposes.

Dr Watson recommends 6-week intervals between visits for maximum effectiveness for your initial treatment.

Essential insight into spider vein laser treatment – 5 FAQs

Spider veins can be a nuisance and make people feel self-conscious.

Laser treatments offer an effective and safe way to reduce the appearance of spider veins and give people back their confidence.

Knowing what causes spider veins, how laser treatments can help, and whether or not they are painful are important pieces of information before making a decision about treatment.

If you are interested in spider vein removal, call the laser professionals at Define Laser today to book your free consultation.