Sclerotherapy effectively treats varicose and spider veins. It's often considered the treatment of choice for small varicose veins.

HOW SCLEROTHERAPY WORKS

Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution directly into the vein. The sclerotherapy solution causes the vein to scar, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins. The collapsed vein is reabsorbed into local tissue and eventually fades.

After sclerotherapy, treated veins tend to fade within a few weeks, although occasionally it may take a month or more to see the full results. In some instances, several sclerotherapy treatments may be needed.

HOW LASER VEIN TREATMENT WORKS

The Cutera 1064 delivers energy into the blood and vessel walls, where it is absorbed by hemoglobin. With each pulse, the hemoglobin is heated by the absorption of energy, and the vessel coagulates and closes off. The constricted vessel then degenerates, and the treated leg veins typically disappear from the surface of the skin. This takes only a few minutes to treat each discolored vein. 

Depending upon the severity of the veins, you may require between 1 and 3 laser treatments, spaced at 2-4 weeks apart.

The treatment is performed on the existing blood vessels, diminishing or completely eliminating their appearance. However, any new developing veins cannot be prevented. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Sclerotherapy requires multiple sessions, and can be performed on an outpatient basis.  One to three treatments are usually required to effectively treat any vein.  

Post-treatment therapy includes wearing bandages and support hose for two days - two weeks following treatment. 

The treated blood vessels disappear over a period of six months.

The Cutera 1064 has a unique ability to selectively target blood vessels without adversely affecting surrounding tissues. Laser light is specifically absorbed by the spider veins, gently heating the vessels causing the blood to clot. Then the body reabsorbs the treated blood vessels during the natural healing process.