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Leg vein treatment by Nd:YAG laser technologyImprove the look of your legs by removing leg veins A large number of men and women all over the world suffer from disorders of the blood vessels of the legs. Whereas classical IPL works for certain smaller leg veins, it is generally accepted that Nd:YAG technology is much more effective than IPL for the majority of leg veins. | ||||
What is leg vein treatment? As we age, some of us experience that blood vessels in the legs become larger, darker and more noticeable. In the most severe cases, varicose veins form, and may require surgical treatment (vein stripping). Other larger vessels can be treated by sclerotherapy (injecting a drug into the vessel that causes the vessel wall to collapse) and smaller vessels (most accurately referred to as leg telangiectasias) are often treated by laser. Ellipse leg vein treatment uses a specific type of laser (an Nd:YAG laser) to treat these smaller vessels. Both arteries and veins are vessels. Arteries transport the fresh and oxygenated blood from the heart out into all parts of the body. Veins transport the used and de-oxygenated blood back to the lungs for re-oxygenation. Why Ellipse Nd:YAG? Ellipse A/S has been making light-based solutions for dermatology and for cosmetic treatments since 1997. Based in Denmark, Ellipse equipment is sold in over 50 countries and has treated millions of patients, for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, treatment of facial vessels, and for vascular and pigment disorders. In this time Ellipse has earned a reputation for providing safe and effective treatments, and for improving existing treatments. Ellipse leg vein treatment is a combination of proven Nd:YAG technology and Ellipse clinically intelligent software, coupled with an improved cooling system that offers you excellent results with low “downtime”. How does it work? Ellipse leg vein treatment heats up the vessels using a carefully controlled pulse of laser energy. This is precisely calculated and directed to the vessel being treated. It causes the blood inside the vessel to heat up (while not affecting the surrounding skin) and this causes the wall of the vessel to collapse, destroying the vessel. The destroyed vessel is reabsorbed naturally by your white blood cells. Can I be treated? This depends on the size of the vessels, and on your medical history. Your doctor can advise if your vessels are too large for treatment using Ellipse, or if you have one of the few pre-existing medical conditions that may make you unsuitable for treatment. Does it hurt? Perception of pain varies greatly from one person to another. Ellipse leg vein treatment uses the latest in cooling techniques - SoftCool ™ - to minimize pain and protect the surrounding skin from painful overheating. Most people find that at worst the treatment is only mildly uncomfortable – but that the results are worth it. Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment? Your doctor will probably advise you that your legs should not be too suntanned prior to treatment; in addition you should avoid smoking tobacco in the 2-4 hours before the treatment starts (smoking causes the vessels to constrict, making less of the target available to be treated). After treatment you should avoid sun exposure for at least 30 days, even if there is no sign of inflammation in the treated area. Use sun protection (minimum SPF 30) if sun exposure cannot be avoided. Your doctor will almost certainly advise you to wear compression stockings for 14 days after treatment. What can I expect after treatment? This depends on the size of the vessel being treated; sometimes the vessel can visibly disappear immediately after treatment, sometimes it appears to fade away more gradually over the next few weeks. Normally, patients experience a little redness and/or swelling in the treated area. This typically lasts for up to 2 days. Rarely, blood can coagulate and collect in the treated vessel – in this case your doctor will most likely request that you call back two days after your treatment. How many treatments will I need? This depends on the size and number of vessels to be treated, and on your personal treatment goals. Typically 1-4 treatments are needed, but your physician will be able to make a more accurate assessment following examination. |
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