Leg Vein Pre & Post Treatment Care

Pre-Treatment Care

Avoid any irritants to your skin such as any products containing retinol, benzolyl peroxide, glycol/ salicylic acids, or astringents for 1 week before your laser vein treatment.
Do not use self-tanning agents for at least 2 weeks before your first laser spider vein treatment. Discontinue use until at least 2 weeks after your final treatment.
1 hour before your vein removal treatment, you may take 2 Extra Strength Tylenol to minimize discomfort.
To minimize the opening of the treated veins & significant bruising do not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory products (Anacin, Bufferin, Advil, or Nuprin) or Omega 3, 6 or 9 (Fish oil supplements) for 1 week before treatment. Tylenol may be used.
Avoid sun for two weeks after treatment.

Avoid any irritants to your skin such as any products containing retin-a, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycol/salicylic acids, or astringents after treatment.
Do not use self-tanning agents for at least 2 weeks after your final treatment.
To avoid the opening of the treated veins & significant bruising do not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory products (Anacin, Bufferin, Advil, or Nuprin) or Omega 3, 6 or 9 (Fish oil supplements) for 1 week after treatment. Tylenol may be used.
To decrease any discomfort after laser spider vein removal treatment, support hose or an ace bandage MAY be helpful. It may also help in reducing the amount of bruising.
Post leg vein removal bruising will be minimized by applying Vitamin K or Arnica gel.
Elevate legs whenever possible for the next 7 days. No high heels or exercise for 72 hours.
To decrease swelling, ice can be applied, 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. Swelling will resolve by itself in a few hours.

Additional spider vein treatments may be necessary. Make an appointment for evaluation in 8 weeks.