Laser Vein Therapy FAQ

What can I expect during treatment?
Safety eyewear protects your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handset. Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling spray.

Does it hurt?
The advancements in laser therapy have made great strides in the last few decades. The high-tech Yag Laser has a DCD cooling component that cools the vein before and after each pulse of laser light. This extra feature is remarkable in its effects on pain control. Patients describe the treatment as similar to the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. The sensation resolves in several seconds. If you prefer to use a topical anesthetic, this can be arranged. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.

How long does the treatment take?
A single treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as half an hour, depending on the area being treated.

How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the area to be treated and the condition of your skin. Multiple treatments may be required, but many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated.

What are the side effects?
With today’s advancements in laser technology, there are very few side effects. Sometimes, redness or swelling can appear after treatment. A cool compress or gel pack may be applied and any redness or swelling should disappear within a few hours.