Vein Therapy

Joie De Vivre offers the newest technology for vein therapy with Cutera CoolGlide® Vein Therapy.

Cutera Cool Glide® Vein Therapy

The Cutera CoolGlide® combines the ideal laser wavelength with the most flexible parameters to deliver a superior vascular system.  It treats a broad range of vessels from tiny spider veins to deep blue reticular veins quickly, safely and effectively.  Patients with dark, light or tanned skin can experience outstanding results with minimal bruising or blistering.

The Cutera CoolGlide® systems deliver pulses of light energy which cause the blood within the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessel which is later reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin’s surface, where it should be. 

The Cutera CoolGlide® can remove unsightly veins from all parts of the body.  Small, facial veins (or “telangiectasia”) can be treated quickly without bruising or complication.  Spider veins and large blue leg veins can also be treated with excellent results.  Knotty varicose veins are not good candidates. Blood blister or “hemangiomas” respond very well to CoolGlide® Vein Therapy, usually with just one treatment. Patients with port wine stains and other vascular lesions who had given up on finding a solution have been overwhelmed by the success of their CoolGlide® vascular treatments. Often, patients find that one or two treatments are sufficient. However, the number of treatments necessary depends on the number, color and size of vessels being treated.  Most patients experience a stinging sensation as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece.

Following the treatment, the pain is minimal to nonexistent. Some slight redness, local swelling, bruising and in rare instances, blistering may occur. These effects typically last for less than 24 hours. When larger veins are treated, a tan or brownish pigment may persist for a few weeks or months following treatment. Patients who have leg vein treatments may be advised to wear support hose for a short period of time. Patients generally resume most no rmal activities immediately. However, it is recommended that you avoid vigorous activities such as strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours after each treatment.  The use of sunscreen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun.

Most patients find that the majority of the treated veins have shown significant improvement within two to six weeks of treatment. However, your final results may not be apparent for several months.  Over time, it is possible for new veins to appear, but these too can be removed with the Cutera CoolGlide®.