Laser Vein Treatment in Oklahoma City

Laser vein treatment can zop your unsightly spider veins with quickness and precision. At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates of Oklahoma City, we can perform laser vein therapy alone or in combination with sclerotherapy.

Treating Spider Veins

The laser treatment works by sending light energy into the visible vein. It causes the vein to close off and dissolve. This specific laser energy treatment targets only the affected vein and leaves the surrounding tissues intact.

In your consultation with Dr. Nuveen, he will examine your visible veins and suggest a treatment plan. Larger veins are not well-treated by laser vein treatments and must be treated by sclerotherapy or other procedures.

For laser vein treatment, you should be a nonsmoker and otherwise healthy. If you have a tendency to form keloid scars, laser vein treatments may not be appropriate for you.

Common Questions About Laser Vein Treatment

How long does a laser vein treatment last?

Many laser vein treatments can be completed in less than an hour. For this short procedure time, an anesthetic is not necessary. If you are nervous about discomfort, however, a topical anesthetic may be offered.

How does laser vein treatment work?

Prior to your treatment, the laser handpiece will be set to parameters specific to your skin. The laser handpiece will then be passed over the surface of your skin, at the site of the visible vein.

The laser light will pass through your skin and be absorbed by the pigment in your blood. There, it will heat the blood vessel, causing it to collapse. Smaller veins will dissolve, while some larger veins will close.

How will I feel after a laser vein treatment?

After your laser vein treatment, you may experience some bruising or swelling of the treatment area. These will fade within a week, however. Any redness you experience will also fade quickly—usually within a few days. Dr. Nuveen may ask you to wear compression garments around the treatment area. These will help you heal.

How long will it take for me to see results?

Though the laser vein treatment will immediately target the pigment in your blood, you may not see a correction of the visible vein. Over a period of four to six weeks following the treatment, the treated veins will disappear or become less noticeable.

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If you are bothered by small, visible spider veins, we encourage you to look into laser vein treatments in Oklahoma City. Please email Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates of Oklahoma City or call us today at 405-842-6677 for your consultation.