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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are spider veins and varicose veins?
Spider veins are very small veins close to the skin that become dilated. They are highly visible ranging in color from a bright crimson red to dark purple. Varicose veins are dilated veins of a larger caliber vein that are located deeper in the leg that can become torturous, ropey and achy. These are the kinds of veins that would generate phlebitis and blood clots.

What are the reasons they occur?
Hormonal changes caused by pregnancy or birth control pills can dilate blood vessels and increase the chances. A job that requires standing for long periods of time or severe trauma (a kick or blow) to the leg area can also cause spider veins. Exposure to the sun and a high fat diet can also contribute to spider veins.

Where are the most prominent areas these problems can occur?
Weight and standing are two main reasons these veins appear on different areas of the legs. The facial area can be another area in which the frequently occur.

 

Is there a way to get rid of the veins without a lot of pain or a long recovery time? What kind of treatment would you perform on someone with this problem and what kind of recovery are they looking at?
Yes, there are different ways of treatment. Sclerotherapy is a hypertonic saline or salt water treatment or other chemical solutions which is injected into the vein. The solution destroys the blood vessel linings and causes the vessel to collapse. Once collapsed, the veins cannot transport blood; thus, eliminating the bright red color. Recovery time for this process takes only one day and the number of treatments depends on the number of veins. The pain includes only the injection, but passes once the injection is completed. Laser Treatment, on the other hand, can be performed by the Aura-Star Pulse/Lyra, which is superior because patients feel very little, except what can be described as a hot pin prick for a fraction of a second. When the laser beam hits the red blood cells, it evaporates the blood and components in the vessel, which then collapses and is sealed. Treatments can be performed on an out-patient basis at the office.

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What about wrinkle removal?
We have the latest Lyra-i with which we can treat the facial wrinkles by stimulating your own collagen fibers. No pain, no down time, extremely effective in a period of 2-3 months.

What (if any) are the side effects of these treatments?
There are practically no side effects with the Aura-Star Pulse/Lyra Lasers/Venus, except a slight sunburn like reaction that goes away within 24 hours.

What kind of results can one expect from the Aura-Star Pulse/Lyra Lasers?
The results are lifetime, with no veins reappearing. However, it is possible for new veins to appear in other areas if the cause of these conditions still exist.

What other procedures can you perform with Lasers?
In addition to spider and varicose vein treatment with the Aura-Star Pulse/Lyra Lasers and Sclerotherapy, we can provide tattoo removals, birthmarks, age spots and other vascular lesions as well as hair removal and wrinkle elimination.

Now with the new "VENUS" ("ERBIUM) laser, we can perform the best "peel" for every individual needs.  You can have a "micro" peel or a more intense "weekend" peel. These treatments will allow improvement of wrinkles and overall condition of your skin with improved elasticity and toning resulting in a long-term, natural, younger, healthier looking skin. Other disorders like pigmentation, acne scars, shaving or sebaceous 'bumps' can be eliminated or improved notably and without major risks (scarring).

Is the cost for these procedures expensive?
The price varies according to individual needs, depending on how extensive the variscosities are and the length of time required to treat them.

Dr. Monsalvez was trained at Baylor College of Medicine in vascular surgery. He has been established in Houston since 1976 and is a staff surgeon at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital and Twelve Oaks Medical Center. He has been called to train other physicians from the U.S. and abroad in the art and use of lasers.

Contact us for a personal and individualized consultation TODAY!!! For more information or an appointment, call 713.961.0086. First visit included as part of treatment.