Hand Vein Treatment Los Angeles
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At Nu Vela Laser and Vein Center, we offer hand vein treatment in Los Angeles for women and men who are bothered by the appearance of their hand veins or who are experiencing issues as a result of their hand veins. Dr. Raffi Dishakjian is a dedicated varicose vein doctor who offers the most advanced varicose vein treatments in the Los Angeles area
CANDIDATES FOR HAND VEIN TREATMENTS
Frequently the focus of cosmetic improvement is the face. Hands, which are one of the most “tell-tale” signs of aging are often ignored. Consequently, the number of people seeking hand vein removal or hand rejuvenation is significantly smaller than those seeking aesthetic improvement of the face.
Features typical to aging hands and arms are several-fold and present to different degrees. As we age, prominent veins start to show on the arms, our hands lose plumpness, and the skin of the back of the hands becomes thinner. As a result, our hands begin to reveal ropey veins, tendons, and joint protrusions. In addition to looking more skeletal, color changes brought about by age spots and the darkness of veins can often give a bruised and battered look to our hands.
Although arm and hand veins are associated with aging, most patients seeking hand and arm vein treatment at our office are relatively young, middle-aged women. In general, these women have slender frames and have worked hard at the gym to keep in good shape. No doubt, lack of enough fat under the skin, and exercising, particularly weight lifting, make hand and arm veins more noticeable.
The problem with exercising and weight lifting is that as our muscles in the arms harden and get enlarged, veins are pushed toward the skin surface and become more prominent.
Health Implications of Hand and Arm Veins
Unlike varicose veins in the leg, prominent veins on arms and hands are normal functioning veins. Accordingly, their presence does not have any health implications. Currently, there is controversy among physicians regarding the treatment of hand veins. Some would recommend hiding these veins by plumping up the hand with fillers instead of removing the veins.
The argument of doctors discouraging the removal of hand veins is that these veins are potentially needed for future intravenous (IV) access during hospitalization and surgery. This is true, but there is a rich network of superficial and deep veins in the arms and hands. Accordingly, a few can be saved for future needs or for returning blood to the heart.
Therefore, if you want to get rid of some prominent hand and arm veins for cosmetic enhancement, it is possible and safe. Needless to say that your doctor should be knowledgeable and selectively leave a few of the less prominent superficial veins for IV access.
VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS
“This place is awesome!! The staff is friendly and very helpful. I am the type of person that likes to ask question, and in Nu Vela Vein Center my questions are always answered in a very informative way. Love it!! Also Dr. Dishakjian is wonderful. All in all, this place is amazing and the job they do is definitely a very clean and professional work. There is nothing bad that I can say about this place, because every time I go there, I always come out with a smile on my face and very happy with the results.”
by Kenis M.
Hand Vein Treatment Options
In principle, any techniques used for leg vein treatment can be used to remove hand and arm veins. These include endovenous laser therapy (EVLT), microphlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, topical lasers, and sclerotherapy. While all these techniques have been practiced by many physicians in the USA and yield the desirable outcome, Dr. Dishakjian recommends sclerotherapy to most of his patients. His choice is based on the fact that bruising is the least with this treatment. Moreover, it is the most cost-effective of all, the bandaging period is short and the results are dramatic and long-lasting.
EVLT treatment for arm vein treatment is unnecessary and costly and risks skin burns, whereas microphlebectomy involves multiple incisions and potentially visible scarring and bruising. Surface lasers are painful and effective only on small veins. Generally, these veins are also not large enough to implicate foam sclerotherapy.
ARMS AND HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER VEIN TREATMENT WITH SCLEROTHERAPY
*Individual results may vary.
Hand Rejuvenation and Hand Vein Removal at Nu Vela
Dr. Raffi Dishakjian, the vein specialist at the center, has the skills and experience to permanently eliminate unwanted prominent hand and arm veins. Moreover, Dr. Dishakjian is also a cosmetic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery and uses lasers and dermal fillers on a daily basis. Accordingly, after examining your hand and arm veins he will propose the treatment plan that is the best for your hands and budget.
Laser and IPL treatments are excellent for removing sun and age spots. Dermal fillers and fat transfer are also great complementary procedures for hiding your hand veins, exposed tendons, and bony knuckles, and restoring lost volume.
LASER REMOVAL OF SUN AND AGE SPOTS ON HANDS
*Individual results may vary.
As for hand vein removal, Dr. Dishakjian will use sclerotherapy or occasionally another convenient vein removal procedure to selectively eliminate your bulging arm and hand veins. Dr. Dishakjian will always make sure that at least one superficial vein is readily available in the event of an emergency. After removing the veins, the doctor can hide, if you wish, any remaining veins and joint protrusions with dermal fillers.
RADIESSE FILLER FOR HIDING HAND VEINS
*Individual results may vary.
Sclerotherapy for Hand Vein Treatment
During hand vein sclerotherapy session, your doctor uses a micro-needle and injects a sclerosing solution into an unsightly vein. The tiny needle generally causes very little pain. No anesthetic is needed. The sclerosing solution causes the small veins on the dorsum of the hand to blanch (turn white) and gradually disappear. Clearance of larger veins usually takes a few weeks and in some cases may take up to 6 weeks.
A typical hand and arm vein reduction or elimination session may last for 15 to 20 minutes and consists of multiple injections. You will leave the office with a small bandage wrap on your hand, but you can drive and continue all types of moderate physical activity. You have to wear the bandage for a few days and avoid active tanning until the healing process is complete.
RECOVERING FROM SCLEROTHERAPY FOR HAND VEINS
Bruising is minimal and short term if it occurs. So far none of the patients treated in our clinic in Los Angeles has ever had an infection or significant complications. Most hand veins typically disappear after only one sclerotherapy session, whereas larger veins on the forearm may need additional sessions a few weeks apart. All patients need to come back for re-evaluation.
ARMS BEFORE AND AFTER SCLEROTHERAPY FOR VEIN ELIMINATION
*Individual results may vary.
COST OF HAND VEIN REMOVAL
The fee you pay for hand vein treatment, like leg vein treatments, will strictly depend on the time Dr. Dishakjian spends on eliminating the veins. We do not charge an extra premium for treating hand veins as such. So, rest assured that the overall fee you pay at Nu Vela Laser and Vein Center will be substantially less than the fee quoted by other vein doctors in California, whose fees are in the range of $2500 to $3000 for treating both hands.
Note that hand vein therapy is not reimbursable by insurance companies because the treatment is considered strictly cosmetic. Please don’t hesitate to contact our front desk with any questions.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
At Nu Vela, we are dedicated to providing our patients with personalized and effective solutions to their needs. If you are in need of professional medical care, contact Nu Vela today to schedule a consultation for your Hand Vein Removal in Los Angeles.
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