Laser Vein Removal

It is estimated that over 50 million Americans are bothered by the appearance of veins on their face, thighs, calves, and ankles. These veins can either be small, thin capillaries (spider veins) or larger veins called reticular veins. The largest veins are called varicose veins. With a quick and easy laser treatment in Pittsburgh there is no longer any need to live with these unsightly veins. The laser energy is transferred into heat energy that collapses the selected vessel. Once eliminated, the vessels turn brown in color and the wastes are absorbed through the body's natural metabolism process.

Veins are made of one-way valves. When excess blood backs up, the body releases pressure by developing new veins. Spider veins are not only unsightly; they can also cause aching, swelling, burning, and night cramps in the legs. Reticular veins are those blue veins that lie well below the skin's surface. Varicose veins are quite large, and tend to bulge with a rope-like texture on the skin's surface. They are likely to cause pain and be related to more serious vein disorders. All of these are things our laser in Pittsburgh can remove. The Golla Center for Plastic Surgery located in Pittsburgh can remove spider and varicose veins with our laser vein removal. Our laser removal process is something you may want to consider if you�re in the Pittsburgh area looking for a laser vein removal.

About Veins and Laser Vein Removal:

Heredity is the number one contributing factor of vein clustering
Veins are channels that bring blood from the extremity back to the heart
A pulse of laser light feels like a small pinch or slight sting similar to the snap of a rubber band against skin
For people with very sensitive skin, a prescription topical anesthetic can be provided
Telangiectasia vascular lesions may be:
- Congenital
- Part of the aging process
- Result of overexposure to the sun
- Result of using oral contraceptives
- Result of estrogen therapy
Spider veins may be:
- Caused by running
- Result of pregnancy
Varicose veins may be:
- Hormonal factors including puberty, pregnancy, menopause and use of birth control pills, estrogen or progesterone
- Aging
- Prolonged standing
- Leg injury
- Result of weight gain

Indications for Treatment:

Spider veins from .01-3.0 mm in size
Varicose Veins
Small red and blue veins
Rosacia
Leg and facial telangiectasia
Broken capillaries
Birth marks
Brown sun spots
Vascular malformations
Liver spots
Warts
Moles

FDA Approvals:

Cleared for vascular treatments on all skin types, including tanned skin.

Before Vein Removal Treatment

Do not drink any caffeine drinks before your appointment. Caffeine increases your pain level and may cause nervousness
Do not take aspirin for 24 hours before and after
Do Not Tan for at least two weeks
You may take Advil or Tylenol if you think you will be sensitive to the treatment
Sign the procedure consent form
The laser technician will cleanse the treatment site
A topical anesthetic or ice may be applied 20-30 minutes before treatment
Each treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes

After Vein Removal Treatment

Do not stretch your skin in an effort to see what has been done
Redness and/or mild swelling at the treatment site may occur
If there are small scabs they are important to your healing
You may take Advil or Tylenol if your are uncomfortable
Do no apply makeup as it will disturb the treatment sites
Do not exercise
No yoga, sauna, hot tub
Wear sun block for two weeks whenever you are exposed to the sun

Upon reading this information, if you feel Laser Vein Removal is right for you, then please either submit your information or call us at 1-888-MD-GOLLA.