Spider Vein Treatment
Spider Vein Treatment
If you avoid wearing shorts because you have dark, unsightly veins visible on your legs, you are not alone. Some estimates indicate that half or more of the adult female population is troubled by spider veins.
Spider veins are small, non-essential blood vessels that lie very close to the surface of the skin. Although no specific cause has been identified in the formation of spider veins, there are a number of factors that increase the likelihood that spider veins will form. Heredity, hormonal changes, weight gain, and long periods of sitting or standing all affect the likelihood that you will suffer from spider veins.
Since spider veins are not essential parts of your circulatory system, the most effective treatment for this cosmetic problem is to collapse the veins. Dr. Heimer accomplishes this using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). IPL is high-energy but not as intense as laser light, making it perfect for the delicate job of collapsing spider veins. Dr. Heimer can dramatically improve the appearance of areas afflicted by spider veins in as little as one or two sessions.
