laser vein removal

I've seen very little on this board about laser vein removal by their plastic surgeon.  I'm especially interested about spider veins on the calves.  If anyone's had it done or personally knows of someone who had it, do you feel it was successful and worth the money?  (my p.s. charges
$800 per half hour).  Thanks, Barb

I had laser surgery on the veins on my face three years ago.  I don't know if the same machine is used on the calves. It cost $400 for two treatments, two weeks apart, and I'm thrilled with the lasting results. 
Good luck to you,
Cindy

Hey Cindy,
  Thanks for sharing your experience.  I appreciate the positive feedback. My husband's been behind me 100% in all the "body work" I've had done, but I think it will take a little more persuasion for this procedure.  I'm doing my research and stocking my arsenal. 
Barb

I had laser treatment on my varicose veins in my legs and my insurance covered it - probably a different procedure. 

Hi Jody and thanks for your comments.  Several years ago I went to a vein specialist, had some tests, submitted request to my insurance, but I didn't qualify for coverage. I don't have thick, blue
veins ... lots of broken, spiderlike veins.  I didn't follow through before because I was fat and
didn't wear dresses, capri's, etc but since I've lost weight (even though I'm old) I'm more 
inclined to show off a little skin.  Thanks again, Barb 

I had a bit of laser done on some spider veins above and to the inside of my right knee.  Not positive exactly what laser.. the sensation was more of cold than anything.  They do a touch up at 3 months, but it can talk up to a year for some of the veins to disappear.  I definitely notice a big difference.. it's been about 6 weeks now.   It cost $150 to do an area that was about 3 x 3 inches and took make 5 mins to do.  Touch up is free.  I have some more I may do on the side and upper area of my foot...kind of below the ankle a bit.  

Good morning and thanks for the reply.  Even though I desparately need a thigh lift I told my p.s.
I wouldn't consider one because I'd still be stuck with ugly red veins; thus the question and research into laser vein removal.  My husband has been behind me 100% in everything I've done (except vsg in MEXICO ... but he came around after meeting and talking to Dr. Alvarez).
But I've got a feeling I'm going to have to persuade him some about this BECAUSE about three
years ago I went to a facial plastic surgeon to have two TINY spider veins removed from each side of my nose.  I went  THREE times (only charged once) and one side always came back.
Bill knows how upset and frustrating that was to me.  But now, it's three years later, new
technology, new doctor and I was hoping to hear of some positive results.  My p.s. advertises
CoolTouch laser but when I emailed him (he's 200+miles from me) he said he has a new
"cadillac of lasers" ... Cynergy.  I'm 61 years old, been fat 95.5% of my life until I had a vsg
Dec 07.  I reached my personal goal of 130lb in Aug 08 but continued down until I settled in
between 117-120lb (I'm 5'1").  Been there since Nov 08.  Lost close to 100 lb.  I don't want
to look like a 25 year old, but parts of my body were so bad I still had the yuck feeling about
myself.  I had SmartLipo (inner/outer thighs, inner knees) in Sept. 08; brachioplasty Jan 09,
(revision of left arm June 09) and breast lift ONLY Oct 09.  I've been SO happy with everything
Dr. Stein has done I can't imagine not being satisfied (at least much happier) with the
vein work.  Again, THANKS for responding and wishes to you for continued good health.
Barb