Kaiser Permanente Laser Vein Treatment

Simple laser vein treatment is used to treat tiny varicose veins and spider veins that are just under the skin s surface.

Kaiser permanente laser vein treatment.

A laser fiber is passed through a thin tube catheter into the vein. Typically larger varicose veins are treated with ligation and stripping endovenous laser treatment or radiofrequency treatment. Keep in mind that varicose veins may recur after treatment. Laser is less painful than vein ligation and stripping and it has a shorter recovery time.

This type of laser is aimed at the outside of your skin. Not all treatments or services described are covered benefits for kaiser permanente members or offered as. Endovenous laser treatment can treat larger varicose veins in the legs. Discusses why laser treatment is done and what to expect after treatment.

To learn more about cosmetic vein treatments or to determine if you re a good candidate request a consultation today. Discusses treating varicose and spider veins with a laser. Laser treatment for varicose veins. Smaller varicose veins and spider veins are usually treated with laser therapy on your skin or sclerotherapy.

While doing this the doctor watches the vein on a duplex ultrasound screen. This treatment uses the heat of the laser to scar and close varicose veins. Varicose veins look dark. For some people a combination of treatments may work best.

At kaiser permanente we provide only laser trained rns or physicians to deliver high quality care to our patients. Covers simple and endovenous laser treatment. Covers how well it works and possible side effects. A laser is a focused beam of light.