Laser Spider Vein Q & A

How do I know if I am a candidate for laser vein treatment?

All individuals are evaluated prior to laser therapy. Spider veins do not cause symptoms and are of a cosmetic concern only. For those who have symptoms, further investigation is done to ensure that they do not have varicose veins. Laser therapy is most effective for the very small spider veins and not used to treat large varicose veins.

What happens during the laser therapy?

The procedure usually takes less than 1 hour. In most cases, only the very small superficial veins are treated with a laser. The majority of individuals do not require any type of anesthesia as the Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) is used during treatment to limit discomfort. If needed, we may apply a topical anesthetic 20 minutes prior to the treatment.