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How Spider Vein Treatment Works
Energy is directed at the vessel and absorbed by the blood inside it. That heats the vessel wall and causes it to collapse and seal. Over the following weeks the body breaks down and clears the closed vessel, and it disappears from view.
Blood simply reroutes through the healthy vessels nearby, so closing a spider vein has no effect on circulation.
Who Spider Vein Treatment Is For
Treatment suits patients bothered by:
- Fine red or purple veins on the legs
- Broken capillaries on the face, particularly around the nose and cheeks
- Redness from sun damage or rosacea-related vessels
Larger bulging varicose veins are a different condition requiring a vascular assessment rather than cosmetic treatment.
What to Expect
Treatment length depends on how many vessels are being addressed, typically 15 to 30 minutes. Each pulse feels like a quick snap. No anesthetic is required for most patients.
Treated vessels may look darker or slightly raised immediately afterward.
Aftercare
Redness and mild swelling along the treated vessels settle over a few days. Bruising is possible on the legs. Avoid heat, hot baths and strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours, and use sun protection on treated areas.
Vessels clear gradually over two to six weeks. Some need more than one session.
Session Length
15 to 30 minutes
Downtime
15 to 30 minutes
Session Count
Typically one to three sessions
Results Timeline
Clearing over two to six weeks
Results Duration
Treated vessels are permanently cleared
Device or Brand
Energy-based vascular treatment
FDA Status
Performed with FDA cleared devices for benign vascular lesions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the veins come back?
Treated vessels are cleared permanently. New spider veins can develop over time, since the underlying tendency does not change.
How many treatments will I need?
Many patients need one to three sessions depending on how many vessels are present and how prominent they are.
Is this the same as varicose vein treatment?
No. Larger bulging varicose veins need a vascular evaluation and a different approach.
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Dr. Todd A. Besnoff, MD
Medical Director
Top Doctor in Tampa Bay
Dr. Besnoff has been referred to as one of the Top Doctors in Tampa Bay (as seen in the recent Tampa Bay Magazine Top Doctors issue) and Top 100 Aesthetic Provider in America! Dr. Besnoff has assisted and/or performed hundreds of thousands of surgical procedures since 1995 in specialties such as plastic surgery, gynecology, tissue donation and life-saving emergency treatments. In fact, Ultimate Image has been known to have performed more BOTOX® / Dysport® treatments in Tampa Bay than any other provider.