Am I a Candidate?

Spider veins are a common development from sun damage and from aging – or some people are genetically disposed to them.

• Certain medical conditions can promote development of thread veins

• Habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol can also exacerbate the development of fine veins

• Sun and changing temperatures can make spider veins appear more prominent

If you are unhappy with the appearance of spider veins or varicose veins on your legs, you may be a suitable candidate for the laser treatment of veins procedure. Before you undergo any sort of cosmetic procedure you should:

• Be of good physical and emotional health

• Have realistic expectations of what laser treatment of veins can achieve for you

However, there are some people who are not suitable candidates for laser treatment of veins. This includes:

• People who are sensitive to light due to hereditary disease or medication

• Patients who have seizures triggered by light

• Very dark skinned individuals, who tend to develop hypopigmentation

• Patients who have tanned (including fake tan) within the previous four to six weeks – laser treatment for veins works best on pale skins

• Patients with large veins

• People with areas of broken skin in the area to be treated

• Patients with blood clotting disorders

• Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes

• Patients with a tendency towards keloid scarring

• Pregnant women

Ensure that before you undergo any laser treatment of veins procedure, you discuss your medical history, any medications you are taking and your expectations fully with your practitioner to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for laser treatment.