About Laser Vein Removal
Commonly found on the legs and face, spider veins are small blood vessels that branch and become visible through the skin. Caused by many factors, like age and genetics, spider veins may be blue, purple, and red, which makes them difficult to conceal. As these veins typically get worse over the years and lead to stronger visibility, it's important to seek treatment when you first notice them. To reduce the size and appearance of spider veins on the body and face, John Williams Plastic Surgery offers noninvasive laser vein removal with LumenisM22's Multi-Spot ND:YAG for Scottsdale, AZ women and men. At your private consultation, plastic surgeon Dr. John Williams or a member of our team can suggest a personalized plan based on your unique needs and goals for your laser vein treatment.
Lesion Reduction
LumenisM22's Multi-Spot ND:YAG is also highly effective in the removal of pigmented lesions on the face and body, including cherry angiomas, moles, skin tags, and more. In most cases, lesions pose little to no risk to a patient's health but may cause decreased self-confidence or frustration if they are large enough to become caught on clothing. Ask a member of our team to examine your lesion to determine if treatment with laser is the right option for you.
Ideal Candidates
Laser vein removal treatments at John Williams Plastic Surgery may improve the visibility of small to medium-sized blood vessels that are on the face and body. Popularly called spider veins, these blood vessels are rarely a medical problem, but they are considered unwanted. Many people avoid certain clothes (such as shorts and swimsuits) or use a large amount of makeup to try to mask their spider veins. Laser vein reduction is best for patients who have overall good health, don't have a history of blood clots, and aren't pregnant.
Procedure Technique
Laser vein removal sessions are completed in our Scottsdale, AZ office in about 20 – 40 minutes, based on the number of areas treated. For your procedure, you will relax in a reclined position in one of our treatment rooms as the skin is cleansed and prepared. At your request, a topical anesthetic can be applied before your treatment to minimize any discomfort. The laser handpiece is passed across the skin so the energy can target the veins through a series of pulses that don't affect the rest of the body. The vessel absorbs the energy of the laser, which collapses the wall of the vessel. You will be allowed to leave right after the treatment to get back to your normal activities.
John Williams, MD Plastic Surgery Reviews
Words can not express how truly happy I am with my whole experience! I have wanted this surgery for years, but never thought I would actually voluntarily have someone cut me open. Trust in someone to do that is HUGE! Dr. Williams put me at ease immediately. After meeting and speaking with Dr. Williams I knew I was in good hands! He explained the whole process and everything I should expect (good and bad). If I had known about him before I wouldn’t have waited so long! His whole staff is fantastic, especially Adriana! Thank you for EVERYTHING! It’s been a month, I know I have a long way to go till I’m all healed, but I am already so very happy with the results! If you are looking for a great surgeon look no further!
When you place yourself if the care of others, it’s nice to feel confident and safe. This is what I found in Dr. William’s office. He gives his professional opinion and lets you make an informed decision. Dr Williams also gives you options, helping you to feel your best. Stephanie, is the aesthetician who has been wonderful, she helps you to look better at any age. She explains the procedures and lets you decide what will work best for you. When she does a treatment she takes her time, explaining along the way what she is doing and why.Dr. Williams and his staff are truly “Scottsdale’s best”!
He is the nicest Dr out there! He’s just REAL. He won’t do anything that might not be good for your health. I appreciate that 🙏 He is gentle and kind
I purposely waited more than 365 days since my breast reduction surgery (July 29, 2023) to write this review so I could provide other potential patients with most thorough review possible about my breast reduction surgery experience with Dr. Williams. Simply put, five stars is not nearly enough -- I would give Dr. Williams 10 stars if I could. I had wanted this surgery for over 20 years (since having kids), and decided to finally go for it, but as someone who has never had an elective surgery, I wasn't sure how to choose a surgeon. I created an Excel spreadsheet and cross-compared more than 15 local surgeons who specialized in reductions, factoring in patient reviews on various web sites, before and after photos, availability, and price point -- I narrowed it down to Dr. Williams and a few others. But when I met Dr. Williams in person, it was settled for me because of how instantly comfortable I felt from the moment I walked in the door and met Adrianna to meeting Dr. Williams and discussing the surgery with him. I'm happy to say that isn't just an act to get you in the door ---- for EVERY SINGLE VISIT after that, to the day of my surgery, to my final post-surgery send-off, my experience with Dr. Williams was 100% impeccable and I can honestly say, flawless. He's not only a true artist, he's friendly, approachable, up front, honest, and clear about every step of the process and leaves nothing undiscussed or undisclosed -- even some of the gross details about the healing process I was squeamish to hear. I had struggled with body dysmorphia and insecurity about my large chest since breastfeeding my two kids and was constantly preoccupied with it and felt irritated about how much I had to adjust my life to accommodate it. It wasn't about "back pain" for me as much as it was dealing with painful rashes in the heat, difficulty breathing, feeling hindered when doing physical activity, and the inability to wear what I wanted. After the surgery, all of this insecurity instantly went away and I finally feel more comfortable in my body than I have in more than 20 years! I can honestly say it was worth every penny and I have not -- not even for a single second -- regretted my choice to get this surgery. It is honestly one of the best choices I have ever made!As advised, the healing process was uncomfortable and required a lot of patience and time. As advised, it has taken about a full year to fully heal, but I'm so happy to say that I finally feel healed and everything that was numb has woken back up! I do have some visible scars but they're not in any way unattractive and look so much better than expected. The shape and size of my breasts fits my body and frame beautifully and I feel like ME again.I would absolutely recommend Dr. Williams to anyone considering this specialized surgery. And if you're scared , that's OK. I was too! But it all worked out so much better than I could have even hoped. Thank you Dr. Williams for my amazing results -- I appreciate you!
Dr. Williams is an amazing surgeon! I've been a patient for 17 years, and would never trust anyone as much as I trust him. Adriana is wonderful too! She is great at communicaton and delivers great care to patients. #dreamteam
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What to Expect
After your laser vein reduction treatment, you may experience bruising, redness, and swelling, but these symptoms usually subside within 1 – 2 weeks. For quicker healing, support or compression garments should be worn to improve your blood circulation. It's important to avoid prolonged exposure to UV rays, and you should use sunscreen on treated areas. Certain patients see improvements quickly, but the timing of results will be different for every person. During your consultation at our facility, realistic expectations will be discussed, as well as recommendations on the number of treatments needed to get your best results. Other spider veins will likely appear in time so follow-up procedures may be performed as needed.
Restore Your Self-Confidence
If you've been covering or concealing visible spider veins or pigmented lesions on your body or face, learn about nonsurgical laser and lesion reduction treatments at John Williams Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ to help improve the appearance of your skin. During your private consultation, a member of our team will assess your spider veins and create a personalized treatment plan that best addresses your concerns.