Kaiser Permanente Laser Vein Treatment

Varicose veins look dark.

Kaiser permanente laser vein treatment.

A laser is a focused beam of light. To learn more about cosmetic vein treatments or to determine if you re a good candidate request a consultation today. Typically larger varicose veins are treated with ligation and stripping endovenous laser treatment or radiofrequency treatment. Discusses why laser treatment is done and what to expect after treatment.

While doing this the doctor watches the vein on a duplex ultrasound screen. For some people a combination of treatments may work best. At kaiser permanente we provide only laser trained rns or physicians to deliver high quality care to our patients. This treatment uses the heat of the laser to scar and close varicose veins.

Endovenous laser treatment can treat larger varicose veins in the legs. This type of laser is aimed at the outside of your skin. Click on the link below to find a kaiser permanente cosmetic. Covers how well it works and possible side effects.

Keep in mind that varicose veins may recur after treatment. Smaller varicose veins and spider veins are usually treated with laser therapy on your skin or sclerotherapy. Simple laser vein treatment is used to treat tiny varicose veins and spider veins that are just under the skin s surface. Discusses treating varicose and spider veins with a laser.

What s my next step. A laser fiber is passed through a thin tube catheter into the vein. Covers simple and endovenous laser treatment. Ask for the rates of varicose vein recurrence with the type of treatment you are considering.