Did you know that summer legs are best made in winter?! Who would have thought, right?
Treating spider veins in winter has many benefits, and this article examines this.
During winter, visible veins are often at their worst, standing out more due to reduced physical activity and blood circulation. It can make them look quite unsightly, but you can utilise the effect to improve the outcome of treatments. In a nutshell, the more visible the veins are, the easier it is to identify and treat the problem areas.
In addition to this, sun exposure can increase the discolouration and bruising that laser treatments can cause. Keeping treatment areas covered will lead to much better results.
There is less temptation to head to the beach or go for a swim in winter, so exposure to sun and heat is reduced, and results are maximised.
What are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are broken veins that appear in clusters of tiny blood vessels close to the skin’s surface. They can take on a red, web-like appearance that can be quite noticeable.
These red or purple veins can appear anywhere on the body but are most common on the thighs, calves, ankles, behind the knees and even on the face. 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.
Spider Veins vs Varicose Veins
Spider veins are often confused with varicose veins, but they are quite different. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, larger blood vessels often visible above the skin – most common on the legs and feet.
Varicose veins can be painful and cause uncomfortable symptoms such as heaviness, aching, swelling, throbbing, itching, leg fatigue, night cramps and restless legs.
What Causes Spider Veins?
Several known factors can lead to people developing spider veins. Some of the causes are hereditary and increase with age. Other contributing causes can be:
- Obesity
- Prolonged sitting or standing
- Poor blood flow.
Define Laser & Cosmetic Clinic has the Solution
The first step is your free consultation with Dr Lindsay Watson when treating spider veins. Dr Watson will assess the areas of concern discuss the treatment process, cost and amount of sessions needed. The result will be a customised treatment plan formulated especially for you.
Spider Vein Laser Treatment
The actual treatment utilises laser technology to reduce the appearance of spider veins.
The Gentle Max Pro laser makes this treatment quick, effective, and minimally invasive. Dr Watson positions the laser to target the haemoglobin in red blood cells, visibly reducing the unwanted spider veins.
Some patients may experience mild discomfort due to the heat pulse produced by the laser. However, there are techniques to reduce this. Dr Watson uses a cooling device in conjunction with the laser, providing comfort and protection to the skin.
Effectiveness of Treatment
Treating spider veins with a 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 the remove the majority of spider veins. In saying that, Dr Watson recommends touch-upsear for maintenance purposes.
Dr Watson recommends 6-week intervals between visits for maximum effectiveness for your initial treatment.
Say Goodbye to Spider Veins
Ready to say goodbye to spider veins? Treating spider veins is simple, effective and mostly permanent. Contact the Define Laser team today to discuss your treatment plan.
Define Laser has the latest laser technology and a qualified doctor to tailor our laser and cosmetic treatments especially to you.
Our Albany Creek clinic is at a convenient location with ample parking at 3/25 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek.
With a range of services including laser skin treatments, injectables, laser hair removal and skin treatments we have a solution for you.
Enquire online here to book, or call us on 07 3325 5775.
