Visible veins and varicose veins can be caused by pregnancy, prolonged standing or sitting, excess weight, physical inactivity, lack of muscle tone in the legs, smoking, etc. It should also be noted that this condition is often hereditary.
When visible veins are related to blood circulation, you may experience the following symptoms:
Did you know that most varicose veins and spider veins are treatable by sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a treatment during which a saline solution is injected into the veins, irradiating the greatest number of visible veins possible.
The appearance of the veins decreases after each treatment. This treatment is virtually painless and is usually repeated every few weeks until the veins disappear completely.
Since varicose veins are usually located on the legs, the ankles and the feet are the parts of the body most often treated.
This treatment lasts approximately 45 minutes and costs 0 per session.
You will be able to resume your usual activities immediately after the treatment.
To assess your situation and recommend the appropriate treatment, a consultation with the nurse injector, supervised by Dr. Schwarz, is necessary. The treatment can be done immediately following the consultation.
Dr. Schwarz's Clinique K also offers treatments for visible veins and visible broken blood vessels using Candela's Vbeam laser.
The Vbeam laser is used to treat dilated blood vessels, which is why it is referred to as a "vascular laser". The light emitted by the Vbeam is absorbed by hemoglobin, the protein present in the red blood cells of the vessels, thus reducing the redness in the treated area.
In addition to treating spider veins and broken blood vessels, the Vbeam tackles skin issues like rosacea, redheads (ruby angiomas), port wine stains (planar angiomas), birthmarks, redness, vascular lesions and even some scars.
In general, you can begin to see results after a few days and improvements with each session.
Broken veins and blood vessels require an average of 2-3 sessions. No recovery time is necessary following the treatment, which makes it attractive for many patients.
Here are some results following a Vbeam laser treatment.
Source photo: Candela, site web, 2023 Candela Medical - Science. Results. Trust.| North America
The number of sessions depends on the size of the varicose veins, the areas to be treated, and the technique chosen by our medical team.
The treatment is virtually painless, takes about 45 minutes, and costs 0 per session.
A consultation with one of our laser specialists, supervised by Dr. Karl Schwarz, is necessary. This first consultation is essential since it will allow you to examine the appearance of your skin, and to diagnose the care and treatment best suited to your case. The treatment can be done during the same appointment.
Patients will most often choose a treatment based on personal preference. However, Dr. Schwarz recommends the use of sclerotherapy in the case of larger veins, while VBeam laser treatment is preferable for smaller and/or more diffuse veins.
If the veins are larger than 4-5mm, it is recommended to consult a doctor specialized in the treatment of varicose veins, otherwise known as a "phlebologist". They may suggest more substantial surgery, a treatment with endovenous laser varicose vein surgery or ultrasound guided injections.
Dr. Schwarz mentions that the best way to lessen or prevent visible veins and varicose veins from getting worse is to have a healthy lifestyle. Wearing compression stockings can also help.
Clinique K offers an effective and state-of-the-art treatment to eradicate cellulite, Cellfina, created to offer women a long-term solution to their cellulite problems. It is a minimally invasive procedure that dramatically improves the appearance of dimples in the buttocks and on the outer parts of the thigh.
Cellfina's technology fights cellulite by destroying and removing fibrous tissue that lies just below the surface of the skin, allowing it to soften and become smooth. The results of this new method for eliminating cellulite can be seen in just three days, and can last up to more than three years.
A Cellfina cellulite treatment takes approximately 45 minutes. It is performed in the surgery room by a qualified doctor. Thanks to the use of anesthetic, most patients describe very little discomfort during the Cellfina treatment.
Cellfina costs approximately ,000. This depends on the extent of the treatment required and therefore may vary for each patient. The surgeon will review your situation in detail during your consultation.
Source photo: Cellfina, site web, 2023. Cellulite Reduction Treatment - Cellfina®
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