WALNUT CREEKSpider veins can appear on your legs, face, or other parts of your body, and they can make you feel self-conscious. Dr. Aycock and his team offer the most effective spider vein treatment to give you satisfying results. You can say goodbye to unwanted spider veins with no invasive procedures and little to no downtime.
What are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are small veins that have expanded and become visible through the skin. They often look like branches or webs just beneath the skin’s surface, and they may look blue, red, or purple. Spider veins are typically a cosmetic problem and have no detrimental health effects. However, they can become very noticeable and harm your confidence.
What is the Best Spider Vein Treatment?
Spider veins can be treated in several ways. Dr. Aycock and his team prefer laser vein removal. Also called vascular laser treatment, this non-invasive treatment clears spider veins by targeting the pigments inside them. Since the laser energy only impacts spider veins and other vascular lesions, your skin cells remain unaffected. Patients who choose this procedure enjoy effective clearance of their spider veins.
How Does Laser Spider Vein Removal Work?
The laser used in spider vein removal emits a wavelength that targets the pigments inside problem veins and vascular lesions. This laser energy travels through the skin until it reaches your spider veins. It heats the pigment molecules until they damage the inside of the vein, causing it to collapse. Your body will break down and remove these collapsed veins, and the blood will redirect into other, healthier veins.
As an added benefit, many people find that laser vein removal also leaves their skin looking smoother, softer, and more even-toned. The laser energy triggers the production of healthy new skin cells and increases collagen production.
Is There Any Downtime With Laser Vein Removal?
Laser spider vein removal requires no downtime. You may notice some redness lasting several hours after treatment. You can go back to work or your usual activities. We may recommend that you use a protective cream on your skin while it recovers, and you will need to avoid sun exposure and use sun protection.
Will My Spider Veins Come Back After Treatment?
Your body will completely remove the treated veins so they cannot come back. However, you may develop new spider veins. Risk factors such as genetics, hormones, and age can cause new spider veins to develop over time. Fortunately, another round of laser vein removal will quickly clear any new ones that appear.
Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Vein Removal?
Almost anyone with spider veins makes a good candidate for laser vein removal. This gentle, effective treatment only takes about 15 minutes, making it perfect for people with busy schedules. You might not be a good candidate if you have an active skin condition or infection in the treatment area.
I finally had coolsculpting on my tummy and what a surprisingly easy treatment it was. Ashley the nurse was fantastic and she used the new hand piece that is smaller and faster. It was painless except for the 2-minute massage after the treatment but not bad at all. I’m a little sore today but this was easy-breezy and I can’t wait to see my results. I highly recommend it.
Take the Next Step
To schedule your consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call Dr. Aycock’s office at (925) 937-8377 (Walnut Creek) or (415) 903-8463 (Greenbrae).
