How is veinwave different from endovenous ablation?

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Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on May 10, 2018

Laser ablation typically refers to inserting a laser fiber into a larger refluxing saphenous vein (long, short or accessory).
Veinwave is a small RF device which is used to treat very fine spider veins (tiny red/blue veins in the skin) and usually limited to smaller areas. Topical laser with a Yag or diode laser can also treat these and slightly larger vessel very well and larger areas can be treated. In our clinic we have chosen to stay with the Cutera 1064 Yag and the Dornier 940 diode with excellent results.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Laser ablation typically refers to inserting a laser fiber into a larger refluxing saphenous vein (long, short or accessory).
Veinwave is a small RF device which is used to treat very fine spider veins (tiny red/blue veins in the skin) and usually limited to smaller areas. Topical laser with a Yag or diode laser can also treat these and slightly larger vessel very well and larger areas can be treated. In our clinic we have chosen to stay with the Cutera 1064 Yag and the Dornier 940 diode with excellent results.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 05, 2010

Veinwave utilizes radiofrequency to treat very small skin spider veins on the skin. Endovenous ablation uses either laser or radiofrequency to treat the leaking saphenous or accessory veins under the skin.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Veinwave utilizes radiofrequency to treat very small skin spider veins on the skin. Endovenous ablation uses either laser or radiofrequency to treat the leaking saphenous or accessory veins under the skin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Feb 11, 2010

Veinwave is utilized for tiny spider veins while endovenous ablation is treats larger leaky veins (that cause varicose veins).

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Answered by Miller Vein

Veinwave is utilized for tiny spider veins while endovenous ablation is treats larger leaky veins (that cause varicose veins).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Feb 10, 2010

VeinWave is an entirely different treatment than laser ablation. Ablation is done for patients with varicose veins, and is used to seal closed the underlying main vein that is causing the problem that leads to the superficial varicose veins. VeinWave is a new treatment, specifically for spider veins only, and is limited to just the smallest, fine, tiny veins that cannot be treated by injection sclerotherapy. It uses tiny pulse of radiowaves to treat these tiny little vessels, but cannot be used on larger veins.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

VeinWave is an entirely different treatment than laser ablation. Ablation is done for patients with varicose veins, and is used to seal closed the underlying main vein that is causing the problem that leads to the superficial varicose veins. VeinWave is a new treatment, specifically for spider veins only, and is limited to just the smallest, fine, tiny veins that cannot be treated by injection sclerotherapy. It uses tiny pulse of radiowaves to treat these tiny little vessels, but cannot be used on larger veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 05, 2010

Ablation is for the larger saphenous vein (feeder vein) Veinwave is for tiny spider veins.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Ablation is for the larger saphenous vein (feeder vein) Veinwave is for tiny spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 05, 2010

Laser ablation of veins is a procedure not a product. It does not have to be unique.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Laser ablation of veins is a procedure not a product. It does not have to be unique.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Feb 05, 2010

Veinwave is a treatment for surface veins.? It appears to be safe and works well.? But it does not treat underlying vein disease that is often present.? Endovenous ablation addresses the larger vein disease that a treatment like Veinwave does not.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Veinwave is a treatment for surface veins.? It appears to be safe and works well.? But it does not treat underlying vein disease that is often present.? Endovenous ablation addresses the larger vein disease that a treatment like Veinwave does not.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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