Varicose veins are a venous disorder that can cause not only the cosmetic problem but may also cause pain,leg swelling, non healing ulcer and thromboembolism.

Spider Vein, Varicose Vein Therapy at Urban Beauty Thailand

Spider veins are small superficial blood vessels that appear red or blue in the skin. They commonly occur on the legs, but are also found on the face or other areas of the body.

• These dilated blood vessels may be short, unconnected lines, each about the size of a large hair, or connected in a “sunburst” pattern. They may look like a spider web or a tree with branches. Spider veins can occur in a small area where they are not very noticeable, or they can cover a large area of skin and be very unattractive.
• Larger dilated blood vessels called varicose veins may be raised above the skin surface. They may occur with spider veins.
• Patients can have pain that ranges from dull and throbbing to a burning sensation. The larger vessels are more likely to cause discomfort, although smaller blue veins have been shown to cause pain as well.
• If spider veins are bothersome, they can be treated with laser or by injection of a special solution that can destroy them. They can disappear or become much smaller. There is about an 80 – 90 percent chance for a greatly improved appearance.

What causes these blood vessels to become visible?

• The cause of spider veins is not completely known. They seem to run in families. Identical twins can be affected in the same area of the body and to the same extent. The condition rarely occurs as part of an internal disease.
• Spider veins appear in both men and women, but more frequently in women. Female hormones may play a role in their development. Puberty, birth control pills, pregnancy, or hormone replacement therapy may contribute to them. They may also appear after an injury or as a result of wearing tight girdles or hosiery held up with elastic bands. Varicose veins occur mainly from genetic susceptibility.
• Spider veins on the nose or the cheeks of fair-skinned people may be related to sun exposure.

Can spider veins be prevented?

Spider veins cannot always be prevented. Wearing support hose may minimize unwanted blood vessels from developing. Keeping one’s weight at a normal level and exercising regularly may be helpful, as well as eating a high-fiber diet and wearing low-heeled shoes. Sun protection is important to limit the number of unwanted vessels on the face.

How are unwanted blood vessels on the legs treated?

The injection method is a procedure called sclerotherapy. This procedure has been used for spider veins since the 1930’s, and before that for larger veins. One of several kinds of solutions called sclerosing solution is injected directly into the blood vessel with a very fine needle. The solution irritates the lining of the vessel causing it to swell, stick together, and the blood to clot. Over a period of weeks, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades, eventually becoming barely noticeable.

Sclerotherapy

• A single blood vessel may have to be injected more than once, some weeks or months apart, depending on its size. A number of vessels can be injected in any one-treatment session. In most cases however only a single treatment can eliminate most of the blood vessels.
• The injection solutions available are slightly different, and the choice of which to use depends on several factors including the size of the vessel. Our doctors will choose a solution that is best for your particular case.
• Occasionally, larger varicose veins are connected to them. In such cases, these vessels should be treated along with spider veins. This can be done by sclerotherapy, or the latest techniques using endovenous laser, stripping, ligation, focal removal of the dilated veins by mini vein surgery  or radiofrequency. Great advances have been made in the use of ultrasound to guide the injection of sclerosing solutions. Ultrasound may be used to treat large vessels, as well.

How are spider veins on the face treated?

There are several ways to treat spider veins on the face. Laser, electrodesication, and intense pulsed light have been used successfully.

How successful is sclerotherapy?

• After a single  treatment, most veins will vanish, however some patients may need more than one treatment to obtain  an 80 – 100 percent improvement.
• As Fading will gradually occur over months.
• Disappearance of treated spider veins is usually achieved.

What about lasers?

• Lasers have been used for more than twenty years. Wavelengths of light are absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood vessels to destroy them. Many types of lasers, pulsed dye, long-pulsed, variable-pulsed Nd-YAG, and Alexandrite may be used, as well as a non-laser intense pulsed light technique. Your dermatologist will recommend the best type of laser for you.
• Can sclerotherapy or lasers be used on all skin types?
• Yes. All skin types and skin colors respond well, although some skin types require special lasers.

Will insurance cover the treatment of unwanted blood vessels?

• Insurance rarely covers treatment of spider veins but may sometimes cover larger vein treatment.
• If the treatment is solely for cosmetic reasons, it may not be covered.
• To get the procedure covered for larger varicose veins, a second opinion, laboratory studies, or photographs may be required by insurance companies before treatment is started.
• Discuss the costs with your dermatologist before deciding on treatment.

Are there side effects to sclerotherapy?

There are some possible side effects. They include:

• Stinging or pain at the sites of injection, swelling of the ankles or feet, or muscle cramps.This usually occurs when hypertonic saline solution is used and much less with Polidocanol. Hive-like reactions usually go away within 10 to 15 minutes after injection.
• Red, raised areas at the sites of injection. These are similar to hives and the response should disappear within a day or so.
• Brown lines or spots on the skin at the sites of treated blood vessels. Darkened areas may result when blood escapes from treated veins and are probably formed from iron in the blood. These dark areas occur more often in patients who have larger veins treated or those patients that tan easily. In most cases, they disappear within a year, but they may last longer.
• Development of groups of fine red blood vessels near the sites of injection of larger vessels. About one-third of patients develop groups of vessels especially on the thighs. Most disappear by themselves, some need additional injection treatments or laser therapy, a few may last.
• Small, painful ulcers at treatment sites either immediately or within a few days of injection. These occur when some of the solution escapes into the surrounding skin or enters a small artery at the treatment site and can be successfully treated, but it is necessary to inform the dermatologist immediately.
• Temporary bruises. Bruises usually occur after laser treatments and are probably related to the thinness of blood vessel walls. They usually disappear in a few weeks. Occasionally, bruising is seen with sclerotherapy.
• Allergic reactions to sclerosing solutions. Although such reactions are uncommon, they can be treated. Inform your dermatologist immediately.
• Inflammation of treated blood vessels. This is very unusual but when it occurs, it is treated with medications such as aspirin, compression, antibiotics, or heat.
• Lumps in injected vessels. This is coagulated blood and is not dangerous. The dermatologist may drain the blood from these areas a few weeks after injection.
• Burning with discoloration of the skin.

Will treated veins recur?

•  Large veins may recur even after surgical procedures. Spider veins may also recur. It may seem that a previously injected vessel has recurred when, in fact, a new spider vein has appeared in the same area.
•  Is a history of blood clots in the lungs or legs a reason to avoid therapy?
•  Not necessarily, but the procedure must be done with caution to lessen the risk of blood clots.
•  Are there other treatment methods?
•  Ambulatory phlebectomy, developed by dermatologists, is a method using small punctures to remove varicose veins. The methods for larger varicose veins such as endovenous radiofrequency, and endovenous laser, may be used in combination.

What do I do after treatments?

• Dermatologists may differ in their treatment instructions to patients. Most advise their patients to “clear” the sclerosing solution out of the circulation. Patients are instructed to walk following the procedure.
• Some physicians bandage the injected areas and instruct patients to “compress” the treated vessels by wearing support hose. This may help seal the treated vessels, keep the blood from collecting under the skin, and reduce the development of dark spots. It also may reduce the number of treatments necessary, and the possibility of recurrence. Others put tape dressings on the areas and do not use compression unless the veins are large or in special locations.
• Between treatments, many dermatologists recommend the use of compression or support hose. This may be recommended for people who spend a lot of time on their feet, or work in a standing occupation.
• The treatment of spider and varicose veins can be successful. Treatment methods vary depending on the size and location of the abnormal veins. The injection method is presently the method most commonly used, but great advances have been made recently in other techniques such as lasers.

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Permanent Hair Removal at Urban Beauty Thailand

Hair Removal – Permanent Hair Removal without the pain of Electrolysis hair removal or the high costs of Laser Hair Removal.

Laser hair  removal Thailand – General information

• Laser hair removal Thailand is designed to permanently remove unwanted body hair by using the light energy from a laser.
• Unwanted hair is a common problem in women and men. Shaving, waxing, and tweezing only produce temporary results and can generally only be carried out on relatively small areas.
• Laser hair removal treatment Thailand can be used to treat and remove small and large areas of unwanted hair from the body.
• Remove hair from all parts of the body including the face, underarms, back, arms legs and bikini lines, no matter how deep the follicles. The damaged hair and follicles are eliminated by the body’s natural physiological process.
• Effective treatment of all hair colors from dark brown and black to blond and grey and from fine to coarse.
• Removal of hair from all skin types from pale white to dark brown complexions.
• Best results occur in those with light skin and dark hair, and hair removal works better on coarse hair rather than fine hair.

How the laser in Thailand works

• Before Treatment – the wavelength is adjusted based on the melanin content of the targeted hair and surrounding skin. The laser precisely targets the hair follicle without damaging the epidermis.
• During Treatment – the laser elevates the temperature of the hair, which, in turn, conducts heat to the follicle. This causes damage to the germinative cells responsible for growth.
• After Treatment – the damaged hair and follicle are eliminated by a natural physiologic process, resulting in long-term depilation.

What is involved with laser hair removal in Thailand?

• The area is shaved and cleaned, and an anaesthetic cream may be applied to the body area under treatment, in order to minimize the discomfort.
• But most people do not need the anaesthetic and tend to tolerate the laser hair removal procedure very well.
• The laser then produces pulsed beams of highly concentrated light which is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles, damaging the surrounding follicle.
• The procedure can be uncomfortable, but it is not usually painful.
• The length of a laser session may be a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area being treated.
• Any redness and swelling of the affected areas usually disappears in a short time.
• And most people return to normal activity right away.

What should I do after the treatment?

• While you’re healing from laser hair removal, wash your skin gently with soap and water. Avoid picking at or vigorously scrubbing the affected skin.
• It’s also important to avoid sun exposure — both natural sunlight and tanning beds — for at least one week after treatment.
• After this period, use sunscreen whenever you’re in the sun.

Side effects and risks – Permanent Hair Removal

Any laser-based hair removal procedure can cause some scarring. This is included as a risk in the consent forms that need to be signed before laser treatment begins. But the risk of scarring from laser hair removal treatment is rather small. The risk is a function of many factors including the following.

• Darkening or lightening of the treated skin. The amount of melanin pigment in the skin. Darker skin tones have a greater risk of getting scarred.
• Some normal side effects may occur after laser hair removal treatments, including itching, redness, flare of acne and swelling around the treatment area.
• Burning/blistering of the treated skin.
• Many people experience some pigment changes following a laser treatment procedure. This may be darkening or lightening of the skin. Many people believe this is the same as scarring, but most of the time it is not. The pigment changes that may occur after laser procedures usually resolve themselves within a few weeks or months. Since darker skin is more susceptible to changes in pigment, tanning before laser hair removal should be avoided.

How many treatments will I need?

Most treatments require at least 4-6 sessions for permanent hair removal in any one area. The procedure can be repeated at monthly intervals.

Why does the cost of laser hair removal vary so much?

• Costs depend on many factors like the kind of laser to be used, body geography, and the amount of hair growth in question. Costs can also be based on the time taken for various sessions, which body area is being treated, and what payment package you choose.
• The cost of laser hair removal tends to vary a great deal among different persons. Patterns of hair growth are different. So the cost of laser hair removal and the results obtained are also likely to be tailored to your needs. We ask you to come in for a consultation before quoting a price for laser hair removal.
• Don’t let the price of laser hair removal be the only factor
• The cost of laser based hair removal is one of the most frequently asked questions but price is not the only factor you need to consider. Get a realistic cost estimate before beginning the treatment procedure. Discuss with the clinician the number of treatments you will likely need.

When you contact Urban Beauty Thailand, all our prices are upfront. When you book with us, there are no hidden fees or charges.

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Welcome to Phuket and Patong Beach.

Patong Beach is the most popular and well-developed beach on Phuket Island. Long recognized as one of the world’s Top 10 diving sites, Phuket is now Thailand’s most important tourist destination, offering a variety of beaches, attractions and exciting night life.

Phuket Island has 17 sandy beaches.

 Koh Phuket is Thailand’s largest Island. It is 50 km long north to south and 21 km wide and joined to the mainland by Sarasin bridge.

 Phuket has been inhabited since the early days of mankind by ancient tribes and this still keeps archaeologists occupied to find out the history from the early days.

 On the ancient maps of the region around Thailand’s South West coast, the name Junk Ceylon can be seen describing a way station on the route between India and China where seafarers stopped to shelter. This Island is today known as Phuket.

Phuket Island was assumed by geologists to be once part of the mainland in the form of a cape sticking out into the Andaman Sea but millions of years later the cape was gradually eroded by natural forces and finally detached from the main land.

One of the first known traces of Phuket is from a book written around the year 157 by Claudius Ptolemy, a famous Greek philosopher, that to travel to Malay Peninsula by ship, the travelers had to pass a cape known as Junk Ceylon. Located between latitudes 6 N and 8 N (which is the present site of Phuket Island), Junk Ceylon was at that time visited by merchants of several nations including India, Persia, and Arabia. The island offered a bay that protected its harbor from the wind and monsoon, making it a good stopover. Moreover, it had plenty of tin ore deposits that fetched high prices at that time.

A memorable moment in Phuket history was when a passing sea captain, Francis Light, sent word that the Burmese were en route to attack. Forces in Phuket were assembled led by the two heroines, Kunying Jan, Thao Thep Krasattri, wife of Phuket’s recently deceased governor, and her sister Mook, Thao Si Sunthon. There was a shortage of men so she allegedly ordered 500 women to dress as soldiers with coconut palms daubed in soot to look like weapons. This tactic seemed to delay a full-on Burmese attack. After a month’s siege the Burmese were forced to depart on 13 March, 1785. Kunying Jan and her sister were credited with the successful defense.

 The Burmese attacked Phuket three more times between 1809-12 but armed forces from Bangkok arrived in time to repel further Burmese onslaughts. With Burma’s capitulation to the British, ensured that there would be no more Burmese invasions of Thailand.

During the Nineteenth Century Chinese immigrants arrived in such numbers to work for the tin mines that the ethnic character of the island’s interior became predominantly Chinese, while the coastal settlements remained populated essentially by Muslim fishermen.

In Rama V’s reign, Phuket became the administrative center of a group of tin mining provinces called Monton Phuket, and in 1933, with the change in government from absolute monarchy to a parliamentary system, the island was established as a province by itself.

 It was not until 1967 that Sarasin Bridge was built to connect the main land with Phuket.

 Tin mining industry has played a specially important rule in the economic development of the island province but it has declined especially after 1985 when the price of tin fell by half. Other important products of Phuket are marine products, latex, rubber, fuel oil and frozen fish.

With the opening of an international airport in 1976, Phuket effectively became a tourist economy. Over 4 million tourists arrived to Phuket in year 2002 and they spent about 72 billion baht on the island.

The permanent Island Population consists of a total of 292,245 (end 2005) with 140,703 males and 151,542 females. They consist of Thai-Buddhist, 71%; Muslim 25%; and Chao Le (Sea Gypsy) 4%. The majority of population live in Phuket town and at Patong Beach.

Thalang National Museum

 If you want to learn more about the history of Phuket we recommend a visit to the Thalang National Museum. This museum was established in 1985 in Thalang just 200 meters from the Heroines Monument. Built in a southern architectural style, the museum exhibits the Battle of Thalang, the way of life, culture and history of Phuket and the South.

Patong Beach is a beach on Phuket’s west coast. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket and contains the centre of Phuket’s nightlife and cheap shopping on the island. The beach became popular with western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late 1980s. Numerous large hotels and chain hotels are located in Patong

Patong Beach is maybe more famous for its nightlife than the 2-kilometer beach that runs the entire length of Patong. Nightlife is centered on two main areas Bangla Road and Paradise Complex, with Bangla Road being predominantly straight and Paradise Complex being predominantly gay. Much mixing of the two scenes occurs due to Phuket Island’s tolerant nature.

On December 26, 2004, Patong Beach along with many other areas along the western coast of Phuket and Thailand were struck by a tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The wave caused a great deal of destruction to the waterfront of the beach although the destruction was not nearly as bad as nearby in Khao Lak. It took probably less than 6 months to rebuild 80% of what was destroyed and 1 year after you could hardly not see any traces of destruction caused by the Tsunami.

Patong Beach – History

Official permanent population is 14797 (2006) persons but the real number is probably as high as 60,000 in high season.

1827 Baan Kathu and Baan Patong are small villages without convenient transportation

1898 The Island is organized into five grades of local administration.

1947 The government approves 60,000 THB for a basic road over the hill to Patong

1969 Patong is upgraded to a “sanitation district” and taxes of 20,000 THB a year are collected.

1976 A sealed road is built to Patong.

1979 Electricity arrives

1994 Patong sanitation district is upgraded to a municipally

2004 Patong was hit by the Asian Tsunami 26 December

2005 Recovery year, tourism back to 80% at end of the year. Opening of Patong OTOP Shopping Paradise, Thanon Rat-U-Thit 200P (south end).

2006 Jungceylon, Patong’s first full-fledged modern air-con shopping mall, complete with 200 shops, integrated hotel, etc. Still under construction and the opening has been postponed several times, but will probably launch some time in end of 2006

Where to go to relax and rest:

• Baan Laimai Beach Resort
• The Vijitt Resort Phuket
• Movenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket
• The Royal Phuket Yacth Club Hotel
• La Flora Resort Phatong
• The Kee Resort and Spa
• Anchalle Inn Hotel
• Andaman White Beach Resort
• The Grand Orchid Inn
• Bliss Botique Hotel
• Elixir Resort
• Phatong Beach Lodge
• Simplitel Hotel
• Horizon Karon Beach Hotel & Spa
• Evason Phuket and Bon Island Hotel
• Amarin Residence Patong Beach
• The Nap Patong Hotel
• Millenium Resort
• R Mar Resort and Spa
• Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort

Where to go for foods:

• Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante
• Baan Rimpa
• JOES Downstairs
• IndioChine Waterfront Restaurant
• Cudos Restaurant and Bar
• Taste Restaurant
• Bangtao Beach Restaurants
• Chalong, Nai Harn & Cape Panwa
• Kamala Beach Restaurants
• Karon Beach Restaurants
• Kata Beach Restaurants
• Patong Beach Restaurants
• Phuket Town Restaurants
• Surin Beach Restaurants

Where to go for medical needs:

• Phuket International Hospital

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