Vascular Laser Treatment
The long-pulse Nd:YAG 1064 nm handpiece treats unwanted vessels by delivering focused energy that heats and collapses the targeted blood vessel while sparing the surrounding skin. This wavelength penetrates more deeply than many other vascular lasers, making it ideal for leg veins “spider veins” and deeper facial vessels.
Helps with: small leg veins (typically up to about 3 mm), facial telangiectasias, cherry angiomas, and other small vascular lesions.
Benefits: noninvasive treatment, no injections or incisions, and gradual fading of vessels as the body clears them.
What to expect: quick pulses with a warming or snapping sensation, temporary redness and possible mild swelling; vessels often darken initially before fading over weeks.
Typical series: 1–3+ sessions spaced several weeks apart, depending on vessel size and response.
Pre-care
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Avoid sun exposure and tanning on the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks before; tanned or sunburned skin cannot be treated.
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Discuss blood thinners, aspirin, and supplements that increase bruising; some may need to be paused with your prescribing provider’s approval.
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Avoid alcohol 48 hours before.
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Do not use retinoids, acids, or other irritating products on the area for about a week prior.
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Leg vein treatments may require compression stockings and a few days of reduced vigorous exercise.
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Please plan ahead, wear loose fitting clothing if treating legs
What To Expect
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You will feel quick, hot “zaps” along the vessel line; cooling helps reduce discomfort.
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Treated vessels often darken, look more pronounced, or have surrounding redness and mild swelling initially.
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Small “cat scratch”–like scabs or light bruising can appear and usually resolve over days to a couple of weeks.
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Veins fade gradually over 2-6 weeks as the body reabsorbs them; some vessels need multiple sessions 1-3 treatments are often required.
Post-care
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Gently wash the area with mild soap and lukewarm water; avoid hot baths and saunas for several days.
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Do not pick or scratch any scabs; allow them to heal on their own.
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Avoid strenuous exercise, hot tubs, and very hot showers for about 3–5 days after leg vein treatment.
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Wear support hose (for leg veins) as directed, and avoid sun on treated areas to minimize pigment changes.
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