Many people are embarrassed by the appearance of spider veins on the face or legs. Spider veins are actually dilated or stretched blood vessels that appear on the legs, not "broken" blood vessels, as is commonly thought. Their precise cause is unknown, but it is thought that heredity, excessive standing, weight gain, hormonal changes and pregnancy may be some of the causes.

Approximately 50% to 60% of men and women worldwide have unsightly leg veins. While sclerotherapy is an option for the removal of superficial leg veins, there are known side effects, and some veins will not respond. Our CoolGlide systems can provide a safe and effective method of treatment for a wide range of leg veins and requires no painful injections.

Facial telangiectasia and unsightly blood vessels on the face can affect both men and women. This condition can be due to sun damage, smoking, heredity, hormones of other factors. While other treatments exist for these conditions, undesired cosmetic side-effect can occur, such as purpura.

Laser technology has become an important factor in the treatment of vascular lesions. Our center uses laser therapy and sclerotherapy injections in combination to offer an approach to treatment of smaller lower leg veins, spider veins and facial telangiectasia. Most patients require 2 to 3 treatments spaced out over 3 to 6 months.