Although there is no way to tell for sure which veins will respond, a consultation with the doctor

to evaluate and access your veins will be required. Prior surgery or treatment on your veins could

affect the treatment outcome. In some cases, further testing may be recommended to determine if

there are underlying venous problems.

Although many patients report little or no discomfort, some may experience a mild stinging

sensation when the laser pulse is delivered.

Treatment time should be 15 to 30 minutes but may vary depending on the number and size of the

vessel(s) to be treated.

In many cases, significant improvement is realized in as few as 1 to 3 treatments. In some cases

new spider veins may appear, therefore, additional treatments may be necessary. Treatments are

at 8 week intervals.

Although we encourage you to resume normal activities almost immediately, we do ask that you

refrain from vigorous exercise and avoid hot tubs for at least 24 hours post treatment. Also avoid

direct sun exposure after treatment and if you do go in the sun, protect the treated area with a

minimum SPF 30 Sunscreen.

When treating vascular lesions, the blood temperature at the targeted area is elevated to a level

that causes coagulation without damage to the epidermis or surrounding tissue. Because the laser

energy is absorbed by melanin in the epidermis as well as the desired target of hemoglobin, the

SmartCool system is used to cool and protect the epidermis. Multiple treatments may be

necessary to obtain a satisfactory response for some leg veins.