• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

CALL TODAY: (281) 312-0208

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Vein Treatments
    • Facial Treatments
    • Body Treatments
    • Vascular Services
  • FAQs
    • About Varicose Veins
  • Patient Forms
    • New Patient Registration
    • Health History Form
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

FAQs

Below you will find answers to questions we frequently receive. Vascular patients at The Vein Institute & MediSpa in Humble, Texas find this information helpful. Should you need further assistance, please call us at (281) 312-0208 and we will happily answer your questions.

Varicose Veins

Who should not be treated for vein disease?

Patients should wait at least three months after pregnancy or major surgery before being treated for vein disease. Persons with deep vein thrombosis or incompetence, and patients who cannot ambulate for other reasons are not good candidates for treatment.

If the vein is closed by the treatment, where does the blood go?

Because there are many veins in the leg, the blood that would have flowed through the closed vein simply flows through other healthy veins after the procedure. The loss of the diseased vein is not a problem for the circulatory system.

What can happen if varicose veins aren’t treated?

Varicose veins generally worsen over time. Initially, slight pain and restlessness in the diseased leg will be felt. If untreated, this pain will increase and result in limitations in walking and cramps during sleeping. Eventually, varicose veins can lead to open sores on the foot, blood clots, and tissue loss.

What are the complications of vein treatment?

Fortunately, sclerotherapy and endovenous laser therapy have rarely been associated with any serious complications when properly performed. Common minor complications of these procedures include bruising, mild itching, tingling, tenderness, and tightness in the treated leg for up to two weeks after the treatment.

Will insurance cover the treatment?

Many insurance companies cover the treatment of vein disease that is associated with substantial pain and other complications, but individual insurance companies may limit the types of therapy that are covered.

Body Contouring

Do I qualify for body treatments such as Smartlipo and VASERlipo?

Coming Soon!

SmartLipo

How does the SmartLipo work?

A very small cannula (tube) approximately 1.0mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted into the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser's energy directly to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis, resulting in skin shrinkage or tightening.

Due to the cannula's small size, SmartLipo is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed under local anesthesia. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising — and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the procedure is very safe, with only minimal side effects.

What are the benefits of SmartLipo?

The benefits of SmartLipo include:

  • Treats unwanted fat and fat tissue irregularities
  • Promotes tissue coagulation resulting in skin tissue tightening
  • Improves flabby or lax skin and areas of high vascularity
  • Minimal edema and bleeding due to the laser's hemostatic properties
  • Minimal bruising
  • Causes less trauma and faster healing time than traditional liposuction
  • Improves the appearance of cellulite, to some degree but doesn't treat cellulite specifically
Does this procedure have FDA Clearance?

The SmartLipo has been cleared by the FDA for laser-assisted lipolysis.

Does laser-assisted lipolysis produce lasting results?

Yes! The SmartLipo procedure permanently destroys the treated fat cells. Adults do not create new fat cells. When a person gains weight, that person's fat cells simply expand.

Who is a good candidate for the procedure?

If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, then you're a candidate for SmartLipo. Ideal candidates are in good health, of normal body weight and have realistic expectations for the results.

What body regions can be treated with SmartLipo?

SmartLipo is a great adjunct to traditional liposuction procedures, although it does not replace conventional liposuction. It is ideal for treating small areas of the neck, arms, knees and small areas of loose skin.

How many treatments are required?

For most patients, typically only one treatment is required. The session may last from 45 minutes to one hour for each area treated. Laserlipolysis is also an ideal choice for "touch ups" and revisions.

Do I have to do anything post-treatment?

After the treatment you will need to wear a compression garment for 3-4 weeks, depending on the body areas being treated. Rest is recommended after the procedure and activity may be resumed gradually. Most patients will relax for several days post-surgery and will resume further activities as their body feels more comfortable.

Call The Vein Institute & MediSpa in Humble, Texas at (281) 312-0208 to learn more about varicose vein treatments and body treatments today.

close up of woman's body

 

Are You a Physician?

We offer a variety of ways for you to implement our cutting-edge vascular treatments into your practice. Call us at (281) 312-0208 to learn more about referring patients, providing our advanced procedures in your own clinic, or joining our team of providers at The Vein Institute & MediSpa.

Before & After

Before & After

FAQs

Have questions about our outstanding facilities and treatment options? Learn more about our exceptional services and the conditions we treat by reading our frequently asked questions. We hope to answer all your queries with these FAQs.

Read More

Calendar

March 2023
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Mar    

Categories

  • Anti Aging
  • Botox
  • Collagen
  • Collagen Injections
  • Facial Treatments
  • Hydrafacial
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • MediSpa
  • Pain Control
  • Photofacials
  • Sclerotherapy
  • SculpSure
  • Skin Care
  • Smartlipo
  • Spider Veins
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vein Treatments
  • Weight Loss

Tags

acne scarring Body Treatments Botox Collagen Collagen Injections collagen levels Compression Stockings Cosmetic Cosmetic Procedure ELVT Endovenous Laser Therapy EVLT excess fat facial treatment Facial Treatments fat removal Harmony Laser Therapy Injections Laser Tattoo Removal laser therapy lipo liposuction medispa medispa humble tx Med Spa near me melasma Microdermabrasion plastic surgery Q-switched lasers removal of tattoos Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy Houston TX Sclerotherapy near me smartlipo Smartlipo near me spider veins spider veins treatment sun damage treatment Varicose Veins Varicose veins treatment Vascular Vein Clinic veins Vein Treatments wrinkles treatment
1

Footer

Patient Education

Explore more about the conditions we treat and the procedures we offer by looking into our extensive patient library resource.

READ MORE

HOME ABOUT US SERVICES FAQs PATIENT FORMS BLOG CONTACT US SITEMAP PRIVACY POLICY ADA DISCLAIMER

CONTACT US

Phone: (281) 312-0208
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

FOLLOW

The Vein Institute & MediSpa
1485 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E,
Humble, TX 77338

Phone: (281) 312-0208

Copyright © 2022 · The Vein Institute & MediSpa · All Rights Reserved

iHealthspot Medical Website Design and Medical Marketing by iHealthSpot.com

At The Vein Institute & MediSpa in Humble, TX, board-certified vascular physician Raymond Little, MD specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders, Vein Treatments, Facial Treatments, Body Treatments.