Spider Veins or telangiectasias are facial veins caused by a dilation of capillary vessels or arterioles. They may be visible through the skin or result in a red, blue or purple appearance of the skin.

Laser Vein Therapy

Today's new medical lasers provide safe and effective non-surgical treatment options to eliminate unattractive spider veins with the gentle action of a light beam. The mild and precise treatment characteristics of the laser provide consistent results. In most cases, treatments are performed without the need for anesthesia.

How does Laser Therapy Work?

A laser generates an intense beam of light. This beam delivers energy through a special laser handpiece to the targeted vein. The energy is then absorbed by the blood vessels, but not the surrounding tissue. The heat absorption causes a coagulation of the blood vessel, which is then slowly absorbed by the body. Most laser therapy patients report little discomfort. 

How Many Treatments will I need?

Typically, multiple treatments are necessary to achieve optimal results. Smaller vessels usually require two to three treatments.  Veins, which are more difficult to remove, require more treatments. The treatments are spaced at four to six week intervals.

How long do treatments take?

Depending on the number of vessels treated and their location, treatments generally take several minutes.

Is Laser Treatments Safe?

Yes. Lasers have been used safely for millions of treatments worldwide. Only the specific vessels are treated, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. The risk of scarring is minimal, and some bruising or redness may occur.

Are There Other Treatments Available for Spider and Varicose Veins?

Yes. Laser therapy may be combined with Injection Sclerotherapy.  During sclerotherapy a sclerosing solution is injected into the vein through a micro-needle.  The solution causes the vein to blanch (turn white), then gradually disappear. A typical treatment may last for 15 to 20 minutes and consist of multiple injections.

An actual patient of Dr. Nestor   Before Laser Treatment After Laser Treatment

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Laser Treatment for Vascular and Pigmented Skin

A large majority of skin conditions are the result of abnormal blood vessels. These conditions include port-wine birthmarks, angiomas, hemangiomas, spider veins on the face and legs, inflammatory acne, psoriasis, and warts. Some conditions, such as fine wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, result from extensive sun damage. All of these conditions can be treated with a vascular laser. 

How Does a Laser Help?

Using a beam of light, the laser treats a broad range of vascular conditions by selectively treating the areas of concern. The laser light selectively targets and coagulates problem blood vessels while leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. It destroys the underlying blood vessels that support growths such as warts and psoriasis and can selectively target red vessels and blotches on the face and legs, hence treating facial and leg veins, rosacea and acne. 

How Many Treatments Are Required?

Patients will see results within three to four weeks. Typically, one to two treatments are recommended. For conditions such as birthmarks or hemangiomas, several treatments will be required.

Is The Treatment Painful?

There is some minor discomfort associated with laser treatment. Most patients describe the sensation as a series of rubber band snaps to the skin. The doctor can often reduce or eliminate this by cooling the treated area with an air-cooling device.

What Is Facial Rejuvenation Treatment?

Facial Rejuvenation is the visible improvement of sun-damaged skin by removing enlarged blood vessels and irregular pigmentation and by stimulating the underlying collagen.

Can The Laser Treat Infants With Port-Wine Birthmarks?

Yes. The laser can be used to safely treat all sizes of Port-Wine Birthmarks in infants and adults.

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A Non-Surgical Solution For Younger, Smoother Looking Skin

Effects of Heredity and Time

We were all born with smooth baby soft skin. As we go through life our skin becomes a road map showing the effects of where we been and what we have done. Even if we have taken care of our skin, many of us are affected by childhood and adolescent diseases while heredity and gravity always take their toll.

Exposure to the sun, use of alcohol, smoking, and nutrition all accelerate the signs of aging. Moles, warts keratoses, scars from disease or facial trauma may further affect our skin and may even affect the way we perceive ourselves.

Chemical peels and dermabrasion have been the primary means of reducing these undesirable effects. However, because they are limited in safety and control, there is a significant risk of scarring and the cosmetic results are frequently unpredictable.

Derma Peel

Derma Peel is a revolutionary new skin restoration process, commonly referred to as "the lunch time peel" because the procedure takes only minutes to perform and most people can return to work immediately. Used at exclusive European spas, this unique skin rejuvenation technique has recently received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States.

The Derma Peel procedure uses highly controlled vacuum and pressure to move microscopically abrasive crystals over the surface of the skin. This action causes little or no discomfort while it gently removes the outer layer of skin. By repeating this process several times over the course of several weeks or months, the younger softer skin moves to the surface, revealing significant textural and color changes.

An Actual Patient of Dr. Nestor   Before Microdermabrasion Treatment After Microdermabrasion Treatment

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