Vein Services

Veinwave

Treatment

What is Veinwave?

Veinwave™ is a revolutionary technique used by physicians around the world to eliminate spider veins and fine thread veins, known as telangiectasias. This FDA-cleared device is relatively new in the USA, but has been used in Europe for over nine years. It is the treatment of choice for spider veins that are too small to treat with injection sclerotherapy and it is particularly effective for the treatment of facial telangiectasias. Tennessee Vein Center is the first provider in the area to offer Veinwave™ treatments.

Telangiectasias
Telangiectasias

What should I expect during Veinwave Treatment?

Prior to Veinwave™ treatment, the area to be treated should be free of make-up, self-tanning products, and spray-on tanning products. Veinwave™ utilizes a proprietary delivery of pinpoint thermocoagulation, providing a relatively painless walk in walk out procedure, with no risk of significant bruising, scarring or pigmentation. The sensation to most is similar to a warm pin prick, others relate it to a minor sting which does not linger – often it depends upon the location of the treatment. With minimal discomfort, the treatment a preferred alternative to painful dermal lasers and light-based treatments and is undoubtedly more effective.

What should I expect after Veinwave Treatment?

The effect of the treatment is ‘instant’ in that you see the veins disappearing immediately. Some patients leave the treatment without any real visible sign on the skin, other than the lack of veins, and some with more sensitive skin may suffer minor reddening which should disappear within a few days if not hours. Immediately after the treatment you can resume everyday activities. Avoid the sun for a couple of days or use sun block. After a few days very small micro-crusts like the marks from a cat scratch can appear where Veinwave™ has been applied. This is normal and no special care is needed. These will disappear on their own. It is best not to retreat an area for 6 weeks. At that time your practitioner is best able to see if any small veins remain. Once a thread vein has been successfully treated it cannot come back. It is possible to make more thread veins but these too can be treated.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Veinwave™ treatment hurt?

How long until patients can resume normal activity?

How does the treated area look afterwards?

Is it necessary to wear compression hose or bandages as a result of Veinwave™ treatment?

Once an area has been fully treated, does the vein come back?

Does the Veinwave™ work on Rosacea?

How precise is the Veinwave™ treatment?

Can I have Veinwave™ treament if I have a spray-on tan or makeup in the area being treated?

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