Q: How does radio surgery work?

Q: Do I have to go to the hospital for radio surgery?
A: You should be able to undergo radio surgery in your doctor's office. The procedure takes only a few minutes. Usually only topical anesthesia is used. You'll only feel a little tingly sensation. Bleeding is minimal.
Radio surgery makes very fine, precise, gentle punctures. A thin micro-insulated wire is gently inserted into the unwanted vein. Only the tissue cells immediately adjacent to the electrode are affected.

Q: How does radio surgery differ from other procedures for removing
facial veins?
A: Lasers and cautery are less delicate than radio surgery and can cause excessive tissue burns. This causes slower healing, with more redness and inflammation.

Q: As a patient, what does radio surgery mean to me? What are the benefits?
A: Radio surgery means excellent and consistent results with minimal to no bruising, swelling, scarring or other complications. Plus, radio surgery is gentle, effective and you'll have minimal recovery time.
Sclerotherapy (injection of fluids to scar down the veins) is not only difficult but can have significant complications.

Q: What do I need to do after I have had radio surgery?
A: Just wash the area a couple of times per day and apply a soothing gel or lotion with aloe. Make-up can be applied after 24 hours.

Q: How do I know if radio surgery is right for me?
A: Anyone with facial veins wishing to improve his or her appearance is a potential candidate. Ask your physician. After a brief examination, your physician can determine if radio surgery will benefit you.

Q: Do I need to schedule an appointment?
A: Since treatment only takes a few minutes, your physician may be able to examine you and perform the procedure during the same visit. For more extensive cases, a separate visit may be needed.

Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: It depends on the number of veins present. Occasionally, a brief second visit may be needed.