Vascular Treatments with CoolGlide Excel® 1064 nm Nd:YAG

What can you do for veins?

We can treat the tiny red veins on the face called telangiectasia, the red or purple spider veins on the face or body, or mid-size blue leg veins. Our laser delicately heats these vessels to eliminate them.

How is your treatment different from other options?

Our CoolGlide laser technology doesn’t involve needles and it minimizes any bruising or irritation of the surrounding skin. We can treat the very small veins on the face up to the larger veins on the legs.

How many treatments will I need?

The number depends on the quantity, color and size of the vessels being treated, but typically one to three treatments are sufficient.

How long does each treatment take?

The length of time depends on the size of the treatment area but each treatment typically takes 5 to 15 minutes.

What does it feel like?

Patients may experience a mild to moderate stinging sensation as the pulses of light are delivered to the skin. A cooling mechanism is built into the handpiece to minimize the discomfort and protect the skin’s surface. No local anesthesia or pain medication is necessary, but some may opt to apply a topical anesthetic or ice.

What can I expect afterwards?

Small vessels usually disappear immediately. Larger vessels, especially those on the legs, often look worse before they look better but will clear up over a matter of weeks or months. Wearing sunscreen regularly will help.

Is it safe?

Yes. Hundreds of thousands of Coolglide treatments have been done to date. As with all medical procedures there is a slight degree of risk, and we will discuss this with you thoroughly when you come in for your consultation.

How much does it cost?

This depends on the extent of what you would like to have treated. If you’d like to make an appointment for a consultation, we can give you a specific idea as to the number of treatments and the price. If you choose to go ahead with treatment, we will subtract $75 for the consultation from the treatment fees.

Can anyone have it done?

The best candidates for CoolGlide treatments are those with tiny to mid-size veins on their face or body. This treatment is not used to treat raised varicose veins. We will evaluate whether your veins are appropriate for this treatment (or another) at the time of your consultation.