Veinwave

Totally Vein is proud to announce the acquisition of a revolutionary technology for the treatment of fine red spider veins: Veinwave™.

We are one of less than a dozen sites in the U.S. to acquire this new technology, developed in the United Kingdom and France. It uses microwave energy delivered through an ultra-fine needle to seal the spider veins resulting in their instant disappearance due to a process of thermo-coagulation. We have traveled to the United Kingdom and have been trained by Dr. Brian Newman, M.D. FRCS, developer of the new technology. Dr. Newman has successfully performed the procedure on thousands of very satisfied patients over the past ten years.

Red spider veins (referred to as thread veins in Europe) affect both men and women, most commonly involving the face and legs – particularly the knee and ankle areas. They are not dangerous but are cosmetically unsightly. Until now there has been no totally effective and safe treatment. Injection therapy for these veins is technically quite difficult and not applicable to facial veins. Laser therapy is often used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons, but is expensive, painful and of limited benefit.

The most exciting application for Veinwave™ is in the treatment of fine, red vessels complicating the condition rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that involves the face in large numbers of men and women. It is usually treated with topical medications that can improve some aspects of the problem, but often do not resolve the fine spider vessels that can cause redness of the cheeks and nose areas. Veinwave™ treats the fine spider vessels and can markedly improve the appearance.

The Veinwave™ technique uses an ultra-fine insulated needle to deliver microwave energy accurately to the spider veins while protecting the skins and surrounding tissue. The treatment is associated with minor discomfort during the treatment which resolves promptly. It can be used on difficult-to-treat areas such as the face/nose, knees and ankle/foot areas. No bandages or compression stockings are used. There are no sun exposure issues or limitations. There are no residual pigmentation issues that can complicate injection treatments. The only reported complication is rare, slight scarring issues. Patients return to normal activities immediately after their 15-20 minute treatment. The procedure is quite safe and complications are rare. Contraindications: allergy to nickel (relative), pregnancy, presence of a pacemaker. The procedure is performed by Dr. Torpy, Jackie Torpy, R.N., and Jill Selzle, PA-C. It is considered a cosmetic treatment and thus not covered by insurance plans.

For additional information, please click on the Veinwave™ link below. Before and after pictures that are representative of the results are available on this website: www.veinwave.com