Vein Removal

The Cutera Nd:YAG laser beam targets the blood vessels. The heat generated from the laser coagulates the blood inside the vessel, causing the capillary walls to collapse and seal. Over the next few weeks, the vessel will disappear, and all the blood will be removed by the body's scavenging cells. The Cutera nD:YAG laser treatment allows delivery of the precise dosage of energy to each blood vessel without injuring any nearby structures.

This treatment is for the cosmetic concern of spider veins, which do not cause symptoms. For those who have symptoms, a referral to a vascular surgeon may be necessary. Laser vein removal is most effective for the very small spider veins and is not used to treat varicose veins.

We use the Cutera Nd:YAG system which is considered the gold standard in laser technology and is FDA approved. The laser contains a triple sapphire cooling tip to cool before, during and after each pulse to ensure high comfort for all laser vein removal treatments. During the treatment you may feel a slight stinging sensation as the laser fires. This can be likened to a hot elastic band flick.

Depending on the area, from 15mins.

Once the vein has been successfully treated and your body has reabsorbed them they will not return; this may take between 1-4 treatments every 6-8 weeks. However, because of genetics and other factors you will likely form new veins in different areas over the coming years that may require more treatment. These are new veins that were not there during your initial treatments.

Face, body.

A 'bug bite look' is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days. Bruising, redness and swelling are common and resolve with time.

Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent furthur sun damage. Avoid heat such as hot baths and saunas for 1- 2 days.

Yes, once your practitioner has deemed you the right candidate for laser vein removal you will be required by UK law to have a patch test. This is a few shots of the device in the area to be treated. You will then need to wait 24-48 hours to have the full procedure.