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Laser Treatment Overview from Long Island Vein Treatment Center

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 1:15 pm  
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Lasers have revolutionized the treatment of cosmetic vein related conditions and today are used for a variety of treatments. FDA approved lasers are utilized by our staff for Endovenous Laser Treatment, or EVLT, to locally and gently eliminate spider, reticular and varicose veins. No more surgical stripping of varicose veins. Instead, this one-time laser procedure is quick, minimally invasive and is performed right in our offices. And, chances are your insurance carrier covers the costs. To learn more go to www.longisland-veintreatmentcenter.com

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EVLT Treatment for Varicose Veins- Health Connection

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 at 10:56 am  
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Looking for an effective, yet simple treatment to relieve the pain of varicose veins ? Dr. Bayne Selby discusses EVLT- a minimally invasive laser treatment. This video is brought to you by the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Visit www.muschealth.com to learn more about Dr. Selby.

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Q & A about Laser Treatment for Varicose and Spider Veins from Long Island Vein Treatment Center

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:13 pm  
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What do patients whove had laser vein treatment say? – Most patients recommend to friends or family – There are few recurrences – Rare complaint of significant discomfort – OVER 95% success rate Is it safe? Complications are extremely uncommon but include: – Vein Perforation – Thrombosis – Phlebitis – Hematoma – infection – Pain What tests will I need? Your physician will take a careful history and physical exam. You will then be scheduled for three tests: – an ultrasound to determine if you have any deep vein thrombosis or phlebitis – an ultrasound to determine venous reflux – a test to measure the blood pressure in your legs These are all non invasive tests. How does Laser Treatment compare to Vein Stripping? – As Effective – Less long-term recurrence – Significantly less recovery – Minimal or no scarring – No hospitalization or general anesthesia Is the Procedure Painful? – Variable from patient to patient – Few report significant discomfort – Local anesthesia is used to reduce patient discomfort – Pulling sensation or stinging after procedure – Discomfort easily treated with ibuprofen To learn more go to www.longisland-veintreatmentcenter.com

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Spider Vein & Varicose Vein Cosmetic Laser Treatment – Show Off Your Legs This Summer

Friday, March 26th, 2010 at 6:30 pm  
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www.amacorp.com In vascular skin lesions such as spider veins and broken capillaries, the laser energy targets hemoglobin (in red blood cells), which vaporizes the blood and instantly collapses and destroys the unwanted vein. Over the course of a few weeks, your body simply dissolves any remaining fragments of the destroyed veins resulting in beautiful vein free skin. With treatment leg veins often completely disappear after 2-4 sessions, but usually leave a residual reddish shadow that typically requires 8-12 weeks to completely resolve (disappear). In addition, a temporary cat scratch swelling may appear and persist for 2-3 days. In some cases, the cat scratch may become crusted and flake off. Much like the healing of any deeper scratch or cut, in the case of larger blue leg veins, some bruising may occur and occasionally, after a few days, scabs may appear at the surface. These scabs will simply crust off revealing beautiful new vein-free skin underneath. In the case of smaller spider veins and broken capillaries, the healing will be much less visible. All these conditions are normal inflammatory responses necessary for dissolving vein fragments and healing the tissue that surrounded the unwanted vein. Depending on the size and depth of the treated veins, as well as how responsive the patients skin is, the degree a patient experiences these conditions will vary from person to person. In all cases, experiencing these conditions is an indication of a successful spider …

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Varicose Vein Laser Treatment

Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 4:39 pm  
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Endovenous Laser Ablation – Treatment for varicose veins at www.thelegveinclinic.com.au

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