The tiny probe that touches the skin is only 0.002 to 0.003 inches and is micro-insulated to protect the surrounding tissue.
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The Veinwave has been widely used outside the USA for rosacea, but has not yet been cleared by the FDA for this. The European physicians find the Veinwave is very successful at removing the symptoms of rosacea (removing the vascular areas), but not actually curing the disease. The number of treatment sessions depends on the [...]
For the vessels that were correctly treated, the body’s processes it as unwanted debris and it eventually dissolves/fades away (like a bruise). Your health, metabolism and other factors will dictate how long this takes. Although the coapted vessels are gone forever, this does not prevent new ones from forming.
Absolutely! Some of the best results come from treating the mattes that were caused by sclerotherapy injections or similar treatments. The tiny vessels are difficult to treat with lasers and other technologies, but the Veinwave provides a very high level of patient satisfaction.
Is is never necessary to wear any compression garments.
Most vessels almost completely disappear immediately after treatment. Some people have a response that resembles a “cat-scratch” – with pinkness which will quickly subside. The tiny “mirco-scabs” will flake away over the next few days. In some cases, they may appear darker after treatment. This will dissolve by the same process (and over the same [...]
Because the Veinwave is not using photocoagulation (such as laser/light-based energy), the patient may immediately return to normal activity, including normal sun exposure. While you can apply makeup over the treated area, it is recommended that you do so lightly to enable the skin to breathe and recover.
Some patients have a mild discomfort, but it is very tolerable – especailly compared to electrolysis, laser, or intense pulsed light treatments. It is not necessary to use any anesthetic needed for the Veinwave procedures. In fact, it is advised NOT to use anesthetics because they can cause undesired vasodilation (widening of the vessels).
The Veinwave system uses an important collection of proprietary technologies to effectively thermocoagulate telangiectasia and spider veins. The process causes the blood vessels to heat up to a point where the vessel walls collapse. (This is similar to sucking the air out of a drinking straw and then gluing the inside together.)
The Veinwave has been used in Europe for over 8 years where over 1000 physicians are enjoying the results every day. American physicians saw the technology at international conferences and there has been building demand for the system. Therefore, the FDA recently cleared the Veinwave system for sale in the USA.
Can I have a Veinwave treatment if I have sprayed-on suntan or makeup in the area being treated?
These should be discussed with your practitioner since there is a slight potential for an adverse effect.
I have spider veins on my cheeks and the backs of my hands. The thought of sclerotherapy on my face scares me, but I heard IPL can treat spider veins too. Is this true? How does it remove the veins?
On the face, IPL can treat spider veins. The Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) actually targets the [...]
Or are they called broken capillaries? Does sclerotherapy work on facial veins?
Many names are used to described noticeable veins seen on the face. Spider veins and broken capillaries are some examples. The true name for these is Telangiectasia. Telangiectaisa may occur from too much sun over the years, as a component of Rosacea, from prior [...]
I have spider veins and more visible thicker veins that are not bumpy but painful nonetheless…my doctor suggested laser therapy and said it would treat both.From what I have read, laser treats spider veins only…is this true?
There are two types laser therapy when it comes to leg veins problems. External laser, which is [...]
I have some spider “purple” little veins in the penis can those veins be treated with veinwave or other treatments?
Purple veins on the penis are not abnormal and i would not recommend treating them with the veinwave.
