Vein Vein  Go Away!

Advance Cosmedics Cares about  your Facial and leg Veins. Spider veins on
the face and legs bother millions of people.   Advance Cosemdics offer state of
the art laser treatment to get rid of the unsightly veins. The laser treatment is   
non-invasive and safe with  no downtime, so you can return to normal routines
and activities immediately after treatment.

What are unsightly veins?

Varicose veins are dilated, twisted veins in the legs, that appear on the
surface of the skin as splotches, dots, bulges and spider shapes. These   
enlarged blood vessels and capillaries can show up in a variety of colors
ranging from red to purple to brown.

What causes varicose veins?

Family history, pregnancy, obesity, and standing on feet without moving
around and injury, play important roles. Spider veins   can result from sun
exposure, use of oral contraception, hormone therapy, the aging process, or
heredity.   Advanced Cosmedics offers a state of the art treatment for facial
and spider veins.

How does a laser treats the veins?

With a beam of light, the laser can deliver a prescribed dose of energy to the
spider veins. The laser "selectively" targets the problem veins , seal them off
and cause them to dissolve, while sparing surrounding areas. After treatment,
the vessel slowly and naturally disappears.

Am I a  candidate for treatment?

Any individual who has unsightly spider or varicose veins is a candidate, and
both large and small veins can be treated effectively. Tanning or prolonged
sun exposure should be avoided both before and after treatment.

What preparations must I make prior to treatment?

Patients do not have to change their normal routines before or after treatment.
Sun exposure must be limited prior to and following any type of laser or IPL
treatment.

How long does the procedure last?

This non-invasive treatment process takes between 20 minutes to about 30
minutes, depending on the severity of the veins.

How does it feel like? Is it painful?

A pulse of laser or Intense Pulsed Light energy may feel like a pinch similar to
a rubber band being snapped on the skin. A chilled gel   or ice pack is applied
to the skin prevent discomfort. Patients wear protective eyewear during
treatment. The entire process is brief and non-invasive.

Can I go to work the next day?

Yes, after treatment, there is no down time, which means you can resume all of
your normal activities immediately afterward.

How many treatments are needed?

Leg veins require multiple treatment sessions over the course of a few months.
Small vessels also require several treatments to resolve. Results are seen
within four to six weeks. Typically, one to four treatments are recommended.
Eliminating unwanted blemishes while promoting healthier skin.

Do the veins come back ?

In a small percentage of patients, the natural tendency to form spider veins will
lead to the formation of new clusters in other areas many months or years
following treatment. It is recommended to treat those areas as they appear
during a touch-up or maintenance session.

Does insurance cover the  treatments for varicose leg veins?

Coverage varies from carrier to carrier. In most instances (Birth marks and
other vascular lesions may be covered) insurance does not cover the cost of
cosmetic procedures. Please contact Advance Cosmedics or your   insurance
companies for more information.

Can you  treat red spots, tiny facial veins too?

Advance Cosmedics offers a non surgical and non invasive procedure call  
Photo-Facial, to improve the signs of aging from the face, neck, chest, arms,
and hands. It is an in-office procedure performed by a physician or trained
medical staff member. A treatment program typically includes four to six
sessions of about 20 minutes each, performed at three week intervals. Call
Advance Cosemdics   to find out more about Photo-Facial.

Are treatments  safe? Are they approved by the government?

The IPL and Laser treatments offered at Advance Cosemdics are  FDA
approved   to treat the full range of skin concerns including unwanted hair,
brown spots, age spots, varicose veins, spider veins, facial flushing or redness
in the skin (erythema), rosacea, acne even birthmarks such as port wine
stains. For more  information call Advance Cosmedics at 1-877-386-6500 for a
free consultation.