Is there a limit to the size of vein that Veinwave can treat?
Yes , the Veinwave is only effective on the smallest red veins. It doesn’t work that well on larger purple/blue veins.
- Dr. Wright
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I’m only in my mid twenties and I’ve noticed a lot of little spider veins on the back of my thighs. I’m fair skinned. What’s up with this? And what can I do to alleviate them?
Spider veins are thin surface veins that turn blue or red under the strain of the venous reflux and affect [...]
I have tried Sclerotherapy and have been told laser will not work because of possible darkening of skin. Is the veinwave a good alteranative?
The Veinwave does not cause hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin. The Veinwave may be a good option but it is only effective for very small veins.
- Dr. Wright
What makes this product unique?
VeinWave is an entirely different treatment than laser ablation. Ablation is done for patients with varicose veins, and is used to seal closed the underlying main vein that is causing the problem which leads to the superficial varicose veins. VeinWave is a new treatment, specifically for spider veins only, and is limited [...]
Whats the difference between the Veinwave and Endovenous Ablation? What makes this product unique?
VeinWave is an entirely different treatment than laser ablation. Ablation is done for patients with varicose veins, and is used to seal closed the underlying main vein that is causing the problem that leads to the superficial varicose veins. VeinWave is a [...]
I’m only 16, and I have lots of small veins and redness on my nose and cheeks. Is laser light therapy good for this? Are there any age restrictions, and how much downtime is needed after each procedure?
Yes, light therapy can treat facial spider veins. You may need more than one treatment to get the [...]
My husband has lots of tiny little veins on his nose and cheeks. What are the best ways to treat these, making them look less red and noticeable?
These can be treated with either a laser or IPL (intense pulsed light). Depending on the severity and the amount, he may need more than one treatment.
- Dr. [...]
What advantages does the VeinWave offer over other treatment options such as sclerotherapy and other light and laser based treatments?
The VeinWave offers immediate results, is non-invasive, leaves no bruising or scarring, does not require bandaging or compression stockings after treatment, is simple and affordable and has no adverse reaction to immediate exposure to sunlight following [...]
What areas does VeinWave improve?
Veinwave is ideally suited to treat spider veins wherever they may occur, even in delicate areas where other treatments may not be suitable. Areas that can be treated include: legs, arms, ankles, knees and face.
- Dr. Wright
Who is a candidate for VeinWave?
Any adult man or woman in good general health who has thin spider veins, or tangled, thread-like veins known as “telangiectasia,” and who is looking for a quick procedure with no downtime, can be an excellent candidate for the Veinwave procedure.
- Dr. Wright
Who is not a good candidate for VeinWave?
Those who are epileptic, have bleeding disorders, have pacemakers or pregnant women are not ideal candidates for VeinWave treatments.
- Dr. Wright
Is the Veinwave procedure painful?
When using a very, very fine needle during the procedure, patients tend to feel virtually no pain. Some patients have reported a feeling similar to a tiny, brief pin-prick.
- Dr. Wright
How is the VeinWave procedure performed?
After cleaning the injection site, your specialist will insert a very fine, insulated needle into the spider vein to be treated. Radiowave energy will be distributed through the needle, destroying the tiny vessels and causing them to disappear. Most procedures take between 10 and 15 minutes to perform, and no [...]
I have hyperpigmentation after veinwave, and I’ve used fadeout creams but seen no improvement. Is this common? What can be done to improve the hyperpigmentation?
Yes, the Veinwave rarely can cause hyperpigmentation. If this does occur, it is almost always a very small are that will resolve in a few weeks to months. Much more commonly, [...]
When will I start to see results from the Veinwave procedure?
Results are immediate. Following the treatment you will continue to see improvement for the next few days.
- Dr. Wright
