Smooth Away Unsightly Leg Veins: Advanced Treatment for Hoffman Estates at Schaumburg Dermatology

If you’re a Hoffman Estates resident bothered by the appearance of prominent leg veins, commonly known as spider or reticular veins, Schaumburg Dermatology offers a non-invasive and effective solution. These superficial veins appear on the skin’s surface due to weakened or faulty vein walls.

While various cosmetic options exist, including the 1064 Nd:Yag laser, endovenous laser, and sclerotherapy, our preferred treatment method at Schaumburg Dermatology is the state-of-the-art Sciton ClearScan YAG 1064 laser. This advanced process requires no injections and typically takes just 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area.

Understanding Superficial Leg Veins

• Spider Veins: These are small, superficial veins that appear as clusters of blue, red, or purple lines close to the skin’s surface.
• Reticular Veins: Larger than spider veins, typically ranging from 1 to 3 mm in diameter, reticular veins usually lie flat beneath the skin and appear as blue or green lines.

Here at our office, easily accessible from Hoffman Estates, we utilize the power of Sciton’s ClearScan Yag laser to safely and effectively remove both spider and reticular veins. This non-invasive treatment is most commonly performed on the upper and lower legs and ankles, significantly improving the vascular appearance of the skin.

Please Note: Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins are larger, swollen vessels that twist, turn, and often bulge beneath the skin. Due to their more extensive nature and the need to determine the underlying cause of the bulging, we do not treat varicose veins at Schaumburg Dermatology.

How Our Laser Treatment for Superficial Leg Veins Works and What to Expect

Our advanced laser system targets spider and reticular veins with focused heat energy. This heat causes the walls of the targeted vein to collapse. Once collapsed, the vein is naturally absorbed by the body, resulting in a smoother and more even skin complexion.

Depending on the extent of the treatment area, you may require between 2 and 3 treatment sessions, typically spaced about 6 weeks apart. The Sciton ClearScan Yag laser is capable of effectively removing spider veins ranging from 1 to 4 millimeters in width and can even target deeper vessels that may become visible later.

Following your laser treatment, you can immediately return to your normal daily activities. To maximize your results, we recommend wearing compression stockings for one week following the procedure.

Are You a Candidate for Laser Spider Vein Treatment?

If you’re a resident of Hoffman Estates looking to eliminate spider or reticular veins and have any questions about our advanced laser treatment, we encourage you to call us at (224) 243-6472 to schedule a personal Cosmetic Consultation. For your convenience, you can also request an appointment online, and a member of our knowledgeable team will contact you promptly to arrange a convenient time for your visit.