Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Laser Vein Removal

Long time no blog... I have been taking a post holiday break from group discount coupon purchases, but I am very glad I did squeeze in one last Groupon before the purse strings tightened - laser vein removal!

I researched the procedure and learned it may take 3 session to rid myself of the giant squiggle road map of veins on the back of my knee. I purchased a Group for  two sessions ($99) and I am ecstatic to report that it worked in one session and my second session was used to clean up the remaining stragglers. Overall a super positive experience with a fantastic staff! 

Here are the words of warning: this is a painful procedure- endurable, but painful; you must avoid the sun before and after the procedure; you will be bruised afterwards; avoid exercise for 24 hours . The laser opens the veins so the trapped blood inside can be reabsorbed by the body. This process takes time, but can be accelerated by applying Vitamin E oil twice a day (the AHS Laser Salon recommends 70,000 IU).  

I am now this much closer ( || ) to being a super model. Not really, but I may wear shorts in public this summer.