#1 Varicose & Spider Vein Treatments in Boise!
Silk Touch Med Spa of Boise & Eagle, Idaho offer the latest in vein treatments for Varicose veins and Spider veins. Treatment is quick and easy and doesn’t require a lot of recovery time.
Varicose and Spider veins can be an unsightly and often painful medical condition that affect millions of women and men. Varicose veins and Spider veins develop when blood vessel walls weaken and create abnormal blood flow. Genetics is the main cause of varicose and spider veins; however, any condition or activity that puts pressure on the veins such as weight gain, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time or pregnancy can contribute to their development.
At Silk Touch, we offer the following vein treatments:
- Silk Touch EvLT Treatments
- Sclerotherapy
- Laser/IPL Vein Treatment
- Phlebectomy
LASER VARICOSE VEIN SURGERY TREATMENT AND LASER SPIDER VEIN TREATMENT
At Silk Touch Med Spa and Laser Center, we offer laser vein treatments called Silk Touch EvLT treatments which utilizes Endovenous Laser Treatment (EvLT) technology. Our Silk Touch EvLT treatment program is covered by most health insurance plans and enables women and men of all ages to eliminate aching, throbbing, unsightly veins without conventional leg vein surgery such as varicose vein stripping. Treatment is quick and easy, and requires no lengthy recovery.
Patient satisfaction with EvLT treatments is high. A prominent study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology showed greater than a 93% success rate after two years. These results are comparable or superior to those achieved with other methods of varicose vein treatments and spider vein treatment including surgery. This treatment can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and has the following advantages:
- Excellent aesthetic results
- Short procedure time.
- Little downtime
- Minimal discomfort
What kind of Veins can be treated with EvLT laser treatments?
This is a treatment for the Greater Saphenous vein. This major superficial vein of the leg when incompetent is responsible for the development of most varicose veins. ELVeS is an effective alternative to traditional surgical stripping of the Greater Saphenous vein.
Vein Removal - Before Treatment
Vein Removal - After Treatment
Read more – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Laser (EvLT) Vein Treatments…
#1 IN SCLEROTHERAPY – ASCLERA INJECTIONS
Asclera, an injection sclerotherapy medicine was approved by the FDA in March of 2010 after being available in Europe for years, and is now available to treat not only spider veins but also VARICOSE veins reticular veins (those that are 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter) at Silk Touch Med Spa. Dr. Kerr is excited to bring this brand new treatment to Idaho!
Asclera acts by damaging the cell lining of blood vessels. This causes the blood vessel to close, and it is eventually replaced by other types of tissue.
Asclera Sclerotherapy Vein Treatment, Before
Asclera Vein Treatment, After
According to a study published in the June issue of Phlebology, Asclera is a proven, effective treatment for sclerotherapy and has demonstrated efficacy over other vein removal treatment options. The injection is generally well tolerated and has received a high patient satisfaction rating.
Common adverse reactions to Asclera include leakage and collection of blood from damaged blood vessels at the injection site (hematoma), bruising, irritation, discoloration, and pain at the injection site.
Read more – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Sclerotherapy
LASER / IPL VEIN TREATMENT
In recent years medical lasers have made great advancement in sophistication. Today, lasers are safely used for a wide variety of cosmetic non-invasive treatments. Laser Therapy treatment is extremely safe and effective on leg veins, as well as veins visible on the face, neck, and chest just about anywhere! Laser treatment also corrects benign pigmented lesions such as age spots, birthmarks, and tattoos. These non-invasive treatments are increasingly popular because they involve very few side effects, and you can resume your regular activities immediately following treatment!
Who are candidates for treatment?
Men, women, and children may be treated. Light and dark-skinned individuals can now safely and effectively benefit from Laser Therapy. Patients using blood thinners or afflicted with a serious illness generally are not candidates for treatment. Patients with dark suntans or photosensitivity disorders, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or currently taking photosensitizing medications may also be restricted from candidacy.
How many treatments are required?
The number of treatments necessary to resolve your vein concerns depends on the size of the vein and your body’s ability to heal. During your consultation, you will be given an estimate of the number of treatments required to obtain optimal results.
What does the treatment involve?
Treatment may vary from 15 to 30 minutes. As a result of treatment, the walls of the veins are damaged by the laser’s heat. The body next induces a healing process. The veins shrink and become less visible or disappear altogether. Medical studies have documented exceptional results on veins with laser treatments. Utilizing a laser allows customized treatment of virtually every small vein disorder, including deep veins and veins that do not respond to other treatment methods.
What are the side effects and is there “down time”?
The beauty of this treatment is that there is no down time involved. You can resume regular activities immediately. Pain is generally mild. Swelling and mild bruising can occur, but most always resolve over time. Limiting sun exposure will greatly minimize the risk of complications.
Which type of veins can Laser/IPL Therapy treat?
Laser/IPL Therapy treats many types of leg veins, including shallow spider veins and reticular veins, cherry angiomas and superficial veins of the face. .
Both spider veins and reticular veins respond extremely well to Laser/IPL Therapy.
PHLEBECTOMY
Ambulatory Phlebectomy is a method of removing varicose veins on the surface of the legs. It is done in the office under local anesthesia. This procedure involves making tiny punctures or incisions through which the varicose veins are removed. The incisions are so small no stitches are required. Veins are very collapsible such that even large veins may be removed through the tiny incisions used in this technique. The patient is able to walk following the procedure.
After treatment, a compression bandage and/or compression stocking are worn. Dr. Brian Kerr will advise you how long to wear any bandages or hose. It is recommended that you walk after treatment. This reduces pressure in the veins, increases the flow in the veins and reduces the risk of forming a blood clot.
