In a warmer climate city like Los Angeles shorts and other leg baring apparel is in season almost year round. So individuals here may be interested in treatments that give excellent spider vein removal results.
Los Angeles spider vein removal results- Today’s medical procedures can help patients get rid of spider veins on the legs, chest and face*
Spider veins are tiny red or blood vessels that commonly appear on the leg. They can also manifest on the legs and chest too.
Spider veins may sometimes be confused for vericose veins. There are a few differences between the two:
1) Spider veins are smaller, usually less than a millimeter
2) Spider veins are flat whereas vericose veins are raised.
3) Spider veins are closer to the skin’s surface
Spider vein removal results can be accomplished through
1) injections
2) lasers
Los Angeles Spider Vein Removal Results With Injections
In the United States a saline solution called sodium tetradecyl sulfate has been used to get rid of unsightly blood vessels. Once injected, this drug will sclerose (damage) the inner lining of the vein walls. The vessels seal off and become useless tissue subject to further degradation. The waste particles are then carried off by the lymphatic system.
In 2010, the FDA approved a new injection called Asclera. Although it works much like saline, it offers several advantages:
1) does not sting and product discomfort for the patient
2) outperforms sodium tetradecyl sulfate by about 20% according to a study by the FDA
3) more accurate for spider vein removal results. The tiny size of these blood vessels presented a challenge for the saline injection.
4) fewer risks such as- neovascularization, hemotomas, irritations from UV skin damage
Los Angeles Spider Vein Removal Results With Lasers
Another method for getting rid of spider veins is through the use of lasers.
Long Pulsed Nd:YAG laser-1064
The 1064nm Nd:YAG laser is quite easily absorbed by oxygenated hemoglobin. This is important for entering the targeted blood vessels in order to clear them from the skin’s surface.
The laser heat will seal off the veins. And this tissue will eventually be disposed of by the body.
Due to its long wavelength, it can help remove veins that are situated in deeper levels below the skin, including vericose veins
Spider Vein Removal Results with the Vbeam 595nm Laser
The Vbeam laser uses the 595nm wavelength to get rid of unwanted blood vessels from the skin. This particular laser is quite ideal for spider vein removal since these blood vessels are very close to the skin’s surface. For this reason the Vbeam laser can also be used for Rosacea.
Talking To A Doctor In Los Angeles About Spider Vein Removal
Los Angeles Spider Vein Removal Results– If you are interested in which procedures would give you the best results for getting rid of spider veins, contact Fine Touch Dermatology for a complimentary consultation.