VEIN REMOVAL IS OFFERED AT THE FOLLOWING:

• NEW BRUNSWICK Moncton / Dieppe | Saint John | Quispamsis | Fredericton

• NOVA SCOTIA Halifax | Dartmouth | Sydney | New Minas

• PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Charlottetown

• NEWFOUNDLAND St. John’s

• ONTARIO Waterloo / Kitchener

CONDITIONS TREATED :

• Leg Veins

• Spider Veins

ABOUT THE TREATMENT

Spider veins tend to get worse over time, so the sooner you treat them, the less complicated the treatment will be. The most effective treatments for spider veins are Sclerotherapy and Laser treatment. Using IPL or YAG laser technology, DermaEnvy Skincare uses a spectrum of light directed onto the skin. This concentrated pulse of light heats the vein walls and damages them, so they shrink and disappear.

Our non-invasive laser technology will target and create heat inside the blood vessels, which closes the vein’s walls, eventually causing the vein to disappear. The laser is very precise and only impacts the selected blood vessel and not of the surrounding skin. The IPL filter also targets the blood only and none of the surrounding skin.

A variety of leg veins, ranging from the most superficial to deeper blood vessels, respond well to laser therapy. Spider veins, very small veins caused by a dilution of the minute vessels that sit near the skin’s surface and reticular veins, the small, bluish coloured veins that carry blood to the skin’s tiny vessels, are just two examples of these type of veins. The laser causes no damage to the overlying skin. Temporary bruising may occur at first, but will fade into final results. We are only able to treat those cosmetic veins that are unraised, should your veins be raised we suggest you schedule an appointment with a local medical specialist.

Allow our DermaEnvy Skincare Experts to suggest a recommendation to help solve your skin challenge with targeted treatment solutions suitable for your skin type, improve your overall skin health or update your at home daily skin care routine with quality professional grade skin care for post-treatment.

Schedule your FREE Skin Consultation at your nearest clinic location.

WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS?

Spider veins, commonly found on the face and legs, are caused by the dilation of a small group of veins near the skin's surface.

WHERE DO UNWANTED VEINS ORIGINATE FROM?

The exact cause of spider and varicose veins is not completely clear, but there are common aspects that increase the risk:

• Genetics, heredity

• Pregnancy

• Increasing age

• Sun damage

• Obesity

• Mild form of venous insufficiency

HOW IS THE VEIN TREATMENT PERFORMED?

A cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated, and you may be given dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. The smooth glass surface of the IPL and piece is gently applied to your skin and pulses of light are applied. You may feel a slight sting, like snapping of a small rubber band. The Skincare Expert may also use a YAG laser which offers a range of ability to treat veins, it is client/treatment specific.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME FOR SPIDER VEIN REMOVAL?

Fortunately, there is no downtime to photo rejuvenation. You can return to your daily activities immediately

HOW FREQUENTLY DO I NEED VEIN TREATMENTS?

It does depend on your treatment area and your goal of what your looking to achieve, Its typical for a series of treatments to see the most effective results, this will be reviewed during your free consultation with our experts

HOW MUCH DOES VEIN REMOVAL COST? 

Our Spider Vein Treatment prices vary depending on treatment area and number of treatments being purchased.

ARE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE? 

Each DermaEnvy Skincare clinic is independently owned, However most offer an interest free, in-clinic Payment Options Available - Ask during your Free Consultation for details.

PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS fOR VEIN REMOVAL

To begin it is important to know that for the majority of people, laser vein removal works very well and may reduce the number of undesired veins by 70 – 90% after your required treatment sessions. We cannot guarantee permanent vein removal.

To get the most from your appointment, shave on the day before treatment or on the morning before treatment – skin tends to be more sensitive for a couple hours after you shave, so it is not a good idea to shave immediately prior to the procedure. Hair is often pigmented and can absorb laser energy that is meant for the vein treatment. This wastes some of the laser energy and you may not get the full laser treatment that you want on the unwanted vein. Extra hair on the skin surface may also increase the chance of causing a skin burn.

Avoid tanning – the laser can effectively treat all skin types and can be adjusted if you have tanned to a different skin colour, however, the most effective laser treatment occurs in people with lightly coloured skin.

This means that we can still do laser vein treatment on tanned and/or darker skin but if you want to get the most bang for your buck, avoid tanning (artificial or real) for 2 weeks prior to your laser vein treatment session. Tanning lotions and creams artificially colour your skin and this has the same effects with the laser as does a real tan. If you do have a recent tan or have recently been in the sun, please inform us when you come in for your laser session so we can adjust the laser to get the best results or properly advise you as to post-treatment care.

POST-TREATMENT CARE FOR VEIN TREATMENT

• Please be advised that you may expect a certain degree of discomfort, redness, and/or irritation during and after treatment. If any discomfort or irritation persists, please notify the clinic.

• It is helpful to elevate your legs for the first 48 hours. We also recommend wearing support hose for at least 72 hours after leg vein treatments.

• After your treatment, it is not uncommon for the treated veins to remain visible for 3 to 6 weeks before dissipating. This is due to residual clotted blood in the vessel.

• In some cases, the treated skin may blister. Do not scratch or open the blister—this could cause permanent scarring and/or infection. Keep the areas clean and apply antibiotic ointment as needed. Treated correctly, the blister will heal without scarring.

• A red scab may form under the skin. It may appear for a few weeks and then will be reabsorbed by the body. This is supposed to happen and is a sign of a successful treatment.

• You can expect treated areas to remain somewhat red and swollen for the first 24 to 48 hours. In some cases, this may last up to 1 week.

• For best results, do not engage in vigorous aerobic activity such as running, hiking, or aerobic exercise for approximately 72 hours post treatment.

• It is advised to remain out of the sun for one week. It is recommended that you use medical grade sun block for any sun exposure.

• The skin of the treated areas may tend to itch. This is a sign of healing. Keep areas hydrated with moisturizer and apply hydrocortisone cream to itchy areas 3-4 times daily until itchiness subsides.