Laser Lipo, Varicose Vein Removal, Spider Vein Treatment, Vein Center St. Louis, MO » Spider Veins

Will Veinwave treat varicose veins?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:17:47 +0000

No, the Veinwave can not treat the size of a varicose vein. Only the tiny red spider veins.

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How precise is the Veinwave treatment?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:04:57 +0000

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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Does the Veinwace work of rosacea?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:58:22 +0000

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 severity of the disease state.

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Once an area has been fully treated, does the vein come back?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:03:21 +0000

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.

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Will this treat mattes of spider veins?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:07:08 +0000

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.

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Is it necessary to wear compression hose after a Veinwave treatment?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:47:34 +0000

Is is never necessary to wear any compression garments.

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How does the treated area look after Veinwave?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:41:22 +0000

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 time) as a bruise resolving. In patients who have a history of strong flushing or histamine reactions, the doctor may use a topical steroid.

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How long until patients can resume normal activity?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:19:05 +0000

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.

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Does the Veinwave treatment hurt?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:14:57 +0000

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).

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How does the Veinwave work?

Dr. Thomas Wright — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:00:24 +0000

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.)

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