Summer is drawing to a close, and it’s time to do a little honest evaluation. What parts of your body would you love to miraculously remove/cure/replace before the next bathing suit season rolls around?
For me, it’s pesky spider veins–those unsightly blue lines that crisscross their way across my legs like a deranged road map. Lovely.
Several of my friends have had veins treated in the past, but their horror stories always scared me off. “Come on,” I thought, “This is 2010! Surely there are better ways to treat veins nowadays.” So, I did a little research and discovered Veinwave–a quick, in-office procedure that is described as “virtually pain free.” Now we’re talkin’.
Here’s how it works:
Veinwave uses thermocoagulation to heat and close vessels instantly, in a procedure that takes less than 15 minutes to perform and involves no downtime. It’s safe for areas that are traditionally difficult to treat, too–like the face, ankles and knees. To watch a demo, click here.
I had the opportunity recently to visit Harbin Vein Center in Rome, Georgia, to experience Veinwave for myself. Harbin Vein Center specializes in addressing vein issues of all kinds–from sclerotherapy and laser therapy to vascular ultrasound. They’re the real deal. The office is beautiful and the staff was warm and accommodating. The drive from West Cobb was fast and traffic-free, and I found that the center’s rates ran from one-quarter to one-half the cost of the same procedures in Atlanta-based clinics. Well worth the peaceful drive to Rome!
The Veinwave procedure was quick, and while it wasn’t pain FREE (it felt like a series of little pin pricks), it was definitely endurable and MUCH less painful than the traditional vein treatments my friends endured. Afterward, there was no downtime, no support hose, no pain. Small purple/red lines (that looked like scratches) were visible on the area for about three weeks following treatment. After the area healed, a quick round of touch-ups was necessary to retrace and further eliminate the spider veins…and then, voila! No more road map!
Spider veins run in my family, unfortunately. My mom’s solution is to wear tan hose with her SHORTS and TENNIS SHOES. Love you, Mom, but I think Veinwave is the route I’ll be taking from now on.
For more information Veinwave, or to schedule a consultation with the Harbin Vein Clinic, visit harbinclinic.com/veincenter/ or call 1-706-232-4122.
