Headquarters:
1804 Woodfield Drive
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 359-7508
Other Illinois facilities:
2409 E. Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0436
(800) 252-7123
within IL only
IPL and/or Laser Treatment for Veins
At Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, we can offer four major advantages to those who choose to have their venous imperfections treated with our IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or Laser technology – no needles, no cutting, no scarring and no stockings or bandages.
IPL and/or laser energy very effectively selects and destroys blood vessels of various sizes and depths without damaging the surrounding tissue. The IPL/Laser has its own cooling system to protect the skin and minimize discomfort. The light penetrates, then coagulates the vessel, which is eventually reabsorbed by the body.
Candidates for this treatment would be those with telangectasia, spider veins of the face, body or legs, and reticular veins that are less than 4mm in diameter. Larger veins are best treated by a general or vascular surgeon. A commitment to avoid the sun, tanning beds and self-tanning lotions is required for 28 days both before and after treatment.
This treatment successfully destroys approximately 90% of all treated veins and blemishes. It generally takes 4-8 weeks to see the effects of the treatment.
Post Treatment:
The treated areas do not require bandages or stockings. There may be redness and inflammation of the skin (much like that of a cat scratch) that will resolve in 48-72 hours. Sometimes, bluish or brown spots may appear in the treatment area. This is normal and will resolve as well. Patients can return to most normal activity the day of treatment. We believe this is the best way of treating venous imperfections as well as the least invasive treatment for these conditions.