Looking to get rid of spider veins?
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Spider veins (telangiectasias) are small, thin blood vessels visible beneath the skin. They usually develop on the face or legs, and may look like a series of thin tree branches or strands of a spider web. Although most spider veins are only a cosmetic issue, for some people they can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as aching, burning, swelling and leg-cramping.
Spider veins are extremely common, affecting nearly half of the adult population of the United States. Many patients are bothered when spider veins develop on prominent areas such as the legs or face, and seek treatment to eliminate them. Many spider-vein treatments are highly effective and minimally invasive, offering aesthetically pleasing results without painful or lengthy downtime.
Elite iQ
The Elite iQ device offers quick, easy and personalized laser hair treatments using smart technology. The Elite iQ device is equipped with the FDA-cleared Skintel melanin reader. The Skintel device is equipped with technology that reads your precise skin type, so we can safely treat all skin types and areas of the body including under arms, legs, bikini area and back – making the Elite iQ device the perfect hair removal solution for men and women.
Causes of and Risk Factors for Spider Veins
Spider veins develop from a backflow of blood in the veins. This condition, which results from damaged valves in the veins, is called "venous reflux." As blood collects in these veins, their walls distend. This increases the size of the veins, and makes them visible under the surface of the skin. Risk factors for developing spider veins include the following:
- Increasing age
- Hormonal changes
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Sun exposure
Having a family history of spider veins is also a risk factor for developing them.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Spider Veins
Spider veins, which are diagnosed through a physical examination of the patient, an analysis of symptoms and, sometimes, diagnostic ultrasound, can be treated in a number of ways, all of which are minimally invasive.
Elite iQ Laser Treatment
The Elite iQ device can be safely used on all skin types and anywhere on the body including face, back, chest, arms, underarms, bikini area and legs. Talk with your provider to discuss if you are a candidate for Elite iQ treatments.
The above treatments have fewer side effects, cause less pain and have shorter recovery times than traditional surgical-vein-removal procedures.
Elite iQ FAQ
The Elite iQ device can be safely used on all skin types and anywhere on the body including face, back, chest, arms, underarms, bikini area and legs. Talk with your provider to discuss if you are a candidate for Elite iQ treatments.
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in hair thickness and the amount of hair in the area treated.* Since hair removal treatments only targets hair in the active phase of growth, multiple treatments are often needed for complete removal. Speak to your provider for a consultation to discuss treatment areas and number of treatments required.
*Individual results vary
Since the Elite iQ device is equipped with the Skintel melanin reader technology, which reads your specific skin type and adjusts treatment setting accordingly, you will benefit from a customized treatment perfectly matched to your skin!
The number of treatments and their durations will vary depending on the size of the area being treated. Each session typically takes less than 30 minutes. Speak to your provider for a consultation to discuss your target areas and the number of sessions required.
