Varicose vein surgery uses laser to diminish the appearance of varicose veins 

Varicose veins are veins that have become bigger than normal. They appear blue or purple and usually bulging beneath the skin.

Varicose veins are usually found on the legs. In the leg veins, there are one-way flaps that prevent the blood from flowing downward. The flaps are very important because it’s most difficult to pump the blood back to heart form legs, because of gravity. Over time, the flaps become weaker or fail to work at all. This causes the blood to flow downward and collect in one area. This is exactly what causes the varicose veins.

There are several factors that increase the chances of developing varicose veins. These are genetics, aging, hormonal changes and obesity.

 

Lasers are used to help the appearance of varicose veins. The light from the laser is pulsed onto the varicose veins. These help the vein fade away and eventually disappear. The procedure usually lasts for about twenty minutes. Several treatments are usually needed to treat the varicose veins completely. Many varicose veins can be treated at a time.



Some patients complain that the laser pulses are very painful. Pain medication can help with this, and the pain generally fades away within a few days. Laser exposure can cause harm to the skin, like burning. Some patients experience skin discoloration a few months following the procedure. This can fade away or be permanent.



The cost of laser varicose vein removal is usually $100 to $400 per session.



There are several way to reduce the chance of getting varicose veins. Exercise is very important for circulation and can help decrease varicose vein formation. Lifting the feet for twenty minutes once a day is also helpful.