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Pre-treatment Instructions
Laser Vein Therapy
Don’t sunbathe
Excessive sun exposure reduces the collagen layer of the skin, which makes the skin lose its normal elasticity. Sunbathing also affects the treatment itself. Darkly pigmented skin absorbs a portion of the energy that should be striking the vein, which will lessen the desired results. Even so, our laser can address all skin types.
For best results with your laser vein treatment, please refrain completely from sunbathing for a minimum of two weeks before your treatment and one week afterwards. If exposed to strong sunlight for any length of time during your treatment schedule, wear tightly woven fabrics that have ratings as a sunscreen. These types of fabrics will protect the treatment area from exposure to the sun.
After you have received your laser vein treatment, it’s a good idea to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher on the treated area if the skin will be exposed to the sun.
Anesthetic
You can ask for a topical anesthetic to be used during the procedure. If you choose this option, it will take some time for the anesthetic to penetrate the skin and become effective. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time if you wish to have an anesthetic.
For facial spider vein treatment
For facial spider veins, there are a few special instructions.
Women: DO NOT put on any make-up, lipstick, or moisturizers after cleansing your face.
Men: Please shave.
For leg vein treatment
If leg veins are being treated, there are two simple instructions:
- DO NOT apply any lotions or moisturizers on the day of treatment
- Shave the area the night before.
For veins in the chest, arms or back
When treating veins in these areas, the area must be shaved prior to treatment.
Moisturize your skin
Dry skin may diminish the efficiency of laser treatments. Please keep both the area to be treated and surrounding areas moisturized at all times. However, on the day of treatment, DO NOT use a moisturizer or apply oil of any kind to any area that will be treated.
Cut down on smoking
Smoking impairs healing due to compromised circulation and low vitamin C levels in the body. We understand it’s difficult to give up smoking totally, but by reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke daily, you can improve your body’s ability to heal.