Laser Leg Vein Removal with ICON™

Candi Manning here, Dr. Manning's wife.  I've hijacked the blog today to tell you how excited I personally am over the new laser leg vein removal treatment with ICON™ offered through AccessMedicine.  I began getting unsightly, blueish leg veins as early as my college days and 2 pregnancies later, including a set of twins, plus my yo-yoing weight gain over the last 16 years has only worsened those troublesome anomalies.  Enter AccessMedicine's newest laser technology, laser vein removal treatment with ICON™.  This treatment is a game changer for me and could be for you as well!  I have hidden in capris and long pants for years, being embarrased to show my bruised looking legs in shorts and begrudgingly baring them in bathing suits.  I promise, Dr. Manning did not just order this machine for me, but he knows first hand how beneficial this service can be for people who feel horrified by the appearance of spider and reticular veins.    Below you'll find some basic information about laser vein removal treatments with ICON™.

• How does it work?
  • Laser energy passes through the skin and into the vein.  The energy is absorbed by the blood, destroying the vessel.  The vessel will disappear, restoring the skins' natural appearance.
• What types of veins can be treated?
  • It is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins.
• What type of result can I expect?
  • Expect to see improvement in the appearance of your leg vein immediately following the treatment.
• How long does the treatment take?
  • The treatment takes less than 30 minutes.
• How many treatments will I need?
  • A few treatment sessions may be needed to fully clear blood vessels and reduce the appearance of leg veins completely.
• What does the procedure feel like?
  • Patients describe a range of sensations from tingling to the snap of a rubber band during the procedure.
• When can I resume my daily activities?
  • Typically, there is no downtime and you can return to your daily activities immediately following the prcedure.

I'm going to be vulnerable here and share some before and after pictures of the areas that Dr. Manning treated on me recently.  These pictures are taken two days apart, so you can still see some bruising, which will heal over time, but you can really see a difference after just one full treatment.  I have a few areas that are densely stacked with layers of veins, so I will require multiple treatments to get full clearance, but I am so hopeful that I won't have to be hiding this summer and can feel more confident.  

If you're interested in finding out more regarding laser vein removal treatments with ICON™ give us a call today to schedule your free consultation at 252-802-4600.  

Author

Steven Manning, MD Dr. Manning is lead physician and owner of AccessMedicine, our areas first Direct Primary Care medical practice.