Unwanted spider and thread veins on your legs can be a source of self-consciousness. Laser vein removal offers a safe and effective solution to eliminate these small, visible veins. For optimal results and to minimise discomfort, proper pre and post-care is key. This guide provides valuable advice on preparing your skin for laser treatment, maximising vein reduction, and promoting a smooth recovery.
Pre-treatment
- To achieve the best success, please read the aftercare before your treatment.
- Please wear something comfortable that won’t spoil as we put plenty of Sudocrem on after the treatment.
- Avoid active tanning for two weeks before your treatment.
Post-treatment Aftercare
It is also common to have some crusting, bruising and swelling in the treated areas that can last for 6 to 8 weeks. For these reasons, many prefer spider vein treatment during cooler months. Please remember it can take up to 6 months for the veins to break down, so please be patient.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure or tanning for up to 14 days after your treatments. Use SPF 50 sunscreen for the next two months on the treated areas.
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin for 5 to 7 days after your treatment. You may use Tylenol and Arnica Gel (for bruising).
- Minimise or eliminate alcohol for a week following treatment.
- Avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours after treatment. Avoid Jacuzzis and hot baths - a warm bath is fine.
- Whilst it isn’t necessary to use them, support hoses can be used for leg treatments for one week after treatment. Support hoses should be at least 20 psi.
- Walking is very good for reducing treated leg veins.
Redness normally occurs following a treatment. This will subside usually in 2 to 10 days. Sudocrem has the right ingredients to help the skin heal and we advise that you use plenty and often on the treated areas.
The face can often become crusty (normally due to sun exposure before / immediately after treatment). Keep your skin well moisturised, do not allow it to become infected and do not pick at scabs as they can scar if picked at.