Is the procedure of removing laser leg veins safe?
There are a few uncommon risks associated with laser leg vein therapy. These include pigment changes and blistering. The occurrence of these events when doing leg vein treatments is rare. Who are the best candidates for laser leg vein removal? Those individuals with dark veins and light skin color respond most optimally. In people with a darker skin color, the skin tends to compete with the hair and veins for light energy, resulting in the potential for damage to the skin. What preparations must be made before treatment? There are no changes in activities, before or after leg vein treatment. Prior to and following any leg vein treatment, you must limit your exposure to the sun. Treatment should not be performed on tanned skin. What is the process of removing leg veins? Laser leg veins can be removed with highly controlled flashes of light that are selectively absorbed by hemoglobin found in red blood cells in the veins. The absorbed light heats the hemoglobin, causing the blood to clot
