The main test is an ultrasound, which will prove whether the valves are working or not. The usual valves are in the groin or behind the knee, and the deep veins of the leg are also examined.

The VeinwaveTM system uses an important collection of proprietary technologies to effectively thermocoagulate telangiectasia and spider veins. The process causes the blood vessels to heat up to a point where the vessel walls collapse. (This is similar to sucking the air out of a drinking straw and then gluing the inside walls together.)

Some patients have a mild discomfort, but it is very tolerable — especially compared to electrolysis, laser, or intense pulsed light treatments. It is not necessary to use any anesthetic needed for the VeinwaveTM procedures. In fact, it is advised NOT to use anesthetics because they can cause undesired vasodilation (widening of the vessels).

Because the VeinwaveTM is not using photocoagulation (such as laser/light-based energy), the patient may immediately return to normal activity, including normal sun exposure. While you can apply makeup over the treated area, it is recommended that you do so lightly to enable the skin to breathe and recover.

Most vessels almost completely disappear immediately after treatment. Some people have a response that resembles a “cat scratch” — with pinkness which will quickly subside. The tiny “micro-scabs” will flake away over the next few days. In some cases, the may appear darker after treatment. This will dissolve by the same process (and over the same time) as a bruise resolving. In patients who have a history of strong flushing or histamine reactions, the doctor may use a topical steroid.

It is never necessary to wear any compression garments.

Absolutely! Some of the best results come from treating the mattes that were caused by sclerotherapy injections or similar treatments. The tiny vessels are difficult to treat with lasers and other technologies, but the Veinwave provides a very high level of patient satisfaction.

No, provided it is used by trained and qualified personnel.

For the vessels that were correctly treated, the body’s processes it as unwanted debris and it eventually dissolves/fades away (like a bruise). Your health, metabolism and other factors will dictate how long this takes. Although the coapted vessels are gone forever, this does not prevent new ones from forming.

The Veinwave has been widely used in Europe for rosacea. The European physicians find the Veinwave is very successful at removing the symptoms of rosacea (removing the vascular areas), but not actually curing the disease. The number of treatment sessions depends on severity of the disease state.

The tiny probe that touches the skin is only 0.002 to 0.003 inches and is micro-insulated to protect the surrounding tissue.

These should be discussed with your practitioner since there is a slight potential for an adverse effect.