Smooth, beautiful skin is a coveted asset many strive to achieve; but it is not something that comes naturally to everyone. Many patients are affected by spider veins — small red, blue, or purplish lines that appear beneath the skin, giving off an unsightly skin appearance. While spider veins are usually harmless, they can impact your self-esteem, making you more reluctant to show off your legs. At D Luxe Lab, our experts understand how upsetting it can be to see spider veins on your legs, which is why we offer advanced and effective spider vein treatment. Continue reading to learn more about how our expert can help you get rid of your spider veins.
Causes and Risk Factors
Spider veins are not actual veins. Instead, they are capillaries, delicate blood vessels that deliver nutrients to cells throughout your body. When damaged, these capillaries become weakened and start to expand just beneath the skin. They often appear in various shades of red, blue, or purple, making them highly visible in areas such as the legs. The cause of spider veins is not always clear, but they may stem from:
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Certain genetic syndromes
- Injury
- Certain diseases that affect the connective tissues
Additionally, you are more likely to get spider veins if you have certain risk factors. For example, spider veins are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Additional risk factors include:
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Have family members with spider veins or varicose veins
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Hormonal birth control
- Unprotected exposure to the sun
- Tobacco use
Treatment with ICON Laser
Getting rid of spider veins is safe and easy with the ICON laser at D Luxe Lab. Unlike other methods of spider vein treatment, laser therapy does not involve injections or chemicals. Instead, this aesthetic solution delivers a pulse of energy directly to the skin, destroying spider veins at the treatment site. If the spider vein is small, it may fade right away. The treatment can be administered quickly, taking only about 15 minutes per leg. Since there is no downtime required for the procedure, patients receiving laser spider vein treatment can get right back to their daily activities.
Our experts will recommend the number of sessions you need to achieve the results you desire. Patients can expect significant improvement in the appearance of large and small spider veins with the ICON Laser.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are ready to finally eliminate your spider veins, contact our office today for a consultation with a skilled member of our team.
