Laser Vein Removal SF Bay Area

Laser vein removal treatment permanently destroys each spider vein. One of our providers will use a precise laser directed at the treatment areas. The laser transfers energy to the blood cells inside the vein, causing it to collapse. The vein will reabsorb into the body, and its appearance will subside over time. While this may sound intimidating, laser vein removal is safe and can have lasting results without any incisions.

To prepare for the procedure, you should avoid tanning and taking aspirin for at least two weeks. Before the treatment, we will apply a topical anesthetic that will minimize any discomfort. Laser vein removal does not hurt but can feel like a slight stinging during treatment.

At NorCal Plastic Surgery, we inform our patients that spider veins can reappear over time on rare occasions. Another laser vein treatment can help successfully eliminate new spider veins once again. The procedure is short and convenient, only lasting up to twenty minutes. We often use laser vein removal on the face, but it is also commonly performed on the legs and arms.

After your laser vein removal session, we will wrap compression garments around your legs or arms, depending on what areas were treated. The treatment area will appear pink from four to eight hours after treatment. During that time, you may also feel a slight stinging sensation. We recommend using an ice pack to minimize discomfort. You will also see some bruising or swelling, which is normal.

There is no downtime with laser vein removal, and you can resume most of your daily activities afterward.

We recommend that you take some extra precautions after your treatment session, which include:

• Not applying makeup or any lotion to the area for twenty-four hours
• Protecting the treatment area by not having a hot bath or intense exercise for a week
• Avoiding roughly massaging the area
• Not standing for long periods

One of our providers will give you full aftercare instructions after your treatment session. Generally, you should use at least a 30 SPF sunscreen to protect the treatment area from having a recurrence of spider veins.

Visible results can take a few weeks to see as your body absorbs the spider veins.

Good candidates are self-conscious of their spider veins and want them removed from visible areas. Ideal candidates should be prepared to follow our provider’s aftercare instructions and have realistic expectations about laser vein removal. You should also be in good physical health, without any underlying medical concerns regarding your spider veins.