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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 thisefore, 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,
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How Does the Treatment Work?
Dr. Khasak 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.
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Pre Treatment
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1 Month After Treatment
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Pre Treatment
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4 Months After Treatment
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Pre Treatment
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3 Months After Treatment |
Are Thise 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.
Othis contraindications to this procedure include diabetes, bleeding
disorders, and photosensitizing medications.
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Dmitry
Khasak, M.D.
Board-Certified Dermatologist and a member of the Intense Pulsed Light
Education Institute, and the American Academy of Dermatology.
Graduated from Columbia
Presbyterian Hospital in New York and Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
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