Dr. Sue G. DeCotiis
Internal Medicine  &  Skin Care


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Eliminate Spider Veins

Spider veins are very small veins caused by a dilation of the small veins under your skin. This occurs when the pressure inside the vein increases enough to overcome normal resistance of the vein wall. The ability of veins to resist increased pressure is reduced in women when the blood level of estrogen and progesterone is reduced.

Reticular veins are small, bluish colored veins that carry blood to the skin venules and therefore, are larger. These veins have thin walls and dilate with excessive venous pressure. When this occurs, they become large enough to be unsightly, but are not considered to be varicose veins.

Varicose veins are large, bulging veins often associated with tired, painful or achy legs. Sometimes varicose veins are deeper under the skin surface and not visible, however, the symptoms tend to be the same. Faulty valves in the veins, which allow some blood circulation to flow back instead of continuing on course to the heart, cause varicose veins.

  

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How Does the Treatment Work?

Dr. DeCotiis will use laser heat to distress the walls of the veins you wish to remove. The veins shrink and become invisible, as your body heals. The number of treatments necessary to resolve your vein problem depends on the size of the vein and your body's ability to heal. This method is very effective for patients with small vein disorders, as shown below.


Pre Treatment


1 Month After Treatment


Pre Treatment


4 Months After Treatment


Pre Treatment


3 Months After Treatment

Are There Side-Effects?

The treated areas may appear red and/or bruised. Pain is generally mild. Swelling can occur. Sometimes hair loss can occur in the treated areas. Patients on blood thinners or with serious illness generally are not candidates for treatment. Patients with dark suntans or photosensitivity disorders are not good candidates, but may benefit by use of the CoolGlide Laser.

Other contraindications to this procedure include diabetes, bleeding disorders, and photosensitizing medications.

 
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