Spider veins are the unsightly bluish veins, which are especially noticeable on the legs. More than half of the population is affected by these fan- or net-like veins. The good news: spider veins can be removed with a Laser treatmenteffectively removed. Even better news: If you start treatment now, your legs will be free of spider veins in time for the warmer temperatures.

How do spider veins develop?

The development of spider veins is unfortunately often promoted by a hereditary predisposition favored. But age, pregnancy, excess weight or long periods of standing at work also promote the formation of these veins that show through the skin. In some patients the occurrence of spider veins can point to a disease of the venous system. In most cases, however, it is purely a cosmetic problem.

Removing spider veins with laser

But even if it is only an aesthetic nuisance, spider veins can be successfully removed. At OmniMed in Eisenstadt we rely on the laser treatment for spider veins,. In the process, the Nd:YAG vascular laser ALMA Q is used. With its wavelength of 1064 nm it allows the laser energy to penetrate into deeper vessels. Laser treatment of spider veins causes heat to develop in the treated vessels. This causes them to close and then be removed by the body.

Now is the ideal time

How many sessions are necessary for laser treatment of spider veins depends on the severity of the blue vessels. At OmniMed we will inform you in advance in the consultation for spider vein removal about the expected number of treatments. If several sessions are necessary, they should be carried out at intervals of 4–6 weeks. In addition, the skin should not be too tanned for the laser treatment, and patients should avoid intense sun exposure in the treated area for the following 3–4 weeks. That is exactly why the winter months are the ideal time for spider vein treatment with the YAG laser. On the one hand, this means the treatment will be completed by summer; on the other hand, the skin is then in the best possible condition to respond optimally to the laser sessions.

Use our Online appointment booking, to arrange an appointment for a spider vein treatment at OmniMed in Eisenstadt. You are also welcome to call the practice directly to schedule an appointment: +43 676 4777829 (Mon-Fri from 8am-6pm).