Medical lasers have revolutionized cosmetic procedures. It is now possible to remove dark spots from the face, spider veins from the legs, and unsightly fat deposits on the hips with the use of lasers. Just a few years ago some of these procedures would have required hospitalization and weeks of recovery. They are now performed on an out-patient basis at the VenoLase Rockland County NY clinic with very short recuperative periods.
As Baby Boomers age, many find that their legs are developing ugly spider veins. These are caused by valves that aren’t working properly. People who spend a lot of time on their feet such as nurses, machinists and cashiers are at risk. The valves fail to continue pushing the blood in the correct direction. Instead it pools up and creates small spider veins. The first line of treatment includes pressure stockings to help the blood return more easily up the leg. It’s also helpful if the person loses weight and walks regularly. However if the veins become painful or very ugly, they can be treated with lasers therapy. Lasers create intense heat in a very small area to destroy the small veins. There are no needles or invasive procedures. There may be some slight discomfort that dissipates in a few days.
Women going through menopause are often horrified that the hair on the top of their head is thinning, while the hair on their upper lip and chin is multiplying, getting darker and much more coarse. Laser hair removal therapy can easily rid the face of unwanted hair. A skilled technician at the VenoLase Rockland County NY clinic points the laser at each individual hair follicle. The heat destroys the follicle and prevents the hair from growing back. Because of the way that hair grows, it can take up to six treatments, before all of the hair stops growing.
Lasers are also able to break up small fat stores in the body. Laser body fat removal only works in small areas. The best candidates are people are at their proper body weight. This is intended for those saddle bags at the hips that won’t disappear regardless of how much weight a woman loses. The laser is inserted through a hole in the skin. The heat breaks up the fat stores, which are then suctioned out of the body through a tube that is attached to the laser.
