Varicose veins, and the smaller version known as spider veins, are both abnormal, dilated blood vessels that often form in the legs.
They develop when the valves and walls of the veins are weak, which causes blood to pool in the veins. This pooling increases the pressure in the veins, and they become enlarged, resulting in visible varicose veins or spider veins.
Varicose and spider veins are very common. About 50-55% of women and 40-45% of men in the United States suffer from some type of vein problem. Varicose veins affect half of people 50 years and older.
Many factors can raise your risk for developing varicose and spider veins, including:
Spider veins can also be caused by sunlight, hormonal changes, or an injury.
Some varicose or spider veins put you at risk for a complication like a blood clot or open sores on your legs. Luckily, in today’s world, a few minimally invasive Vein Sclerotherapy Treatments can get rid of or fade unwanted leg veins. Sclerotherapy Treatments can also diminish symptoms like pain and fatigue and prevent complications associated with varicose veins specifically.
Sclerotherapy
is the most common treatment for leg veins. Over the years, dermatologists and physicians have improved Sclerotherapy to make it safer and give patients better results.
During Vein Sclerotherapy, a chemical is injected straight into the damaged vein. This specific chemical used to treat spider and varicose veins will irritate the wall of the vein. In turn, this will cause the walls of the vein to stick together so the blood cannot flow through it. This improves circulation in the treated leg and even reduces swelling. You may experience mild discomfort during your treatment, but no anesthesia is needed.
Since Sclerotherapy is an effective, minimally invasive procedure, there is little to no downtime after your treatment. Your licensed professional may ask that you stay for 10-15 minutes after your treatment to check for any immediate side effects, but after a few minutes, you’ll be up and walking around. You’ll also be able to drive yourself home if needed.
The number of veins treated in one session will depend on the size and location of your spider veins and your overall medical condition. The size, location, and amount of spider and/or varicose veins you have will determine how many Sclerotherapy Treatments are needed. With successful Sclerotherapy treatments, varicose and spiders will not reappear.
During your consultation at Balanced Beauty, our licensed professionals will examine your spider and/or varicose veins to determine your treatment plan. If you’re interested in learning more about Sclerotherapy, how you can prepare, what you can expect, and when you can see improvements, be sure to check out our Vein Sclerotherapy page here: www.balancedbeauty.md/vein-sclerotherapy.
If you’re in the Finger Lakes and are wanting to remove spider and varicose veins, then book your free consultation at Balanced Beauty, Geneva’s Premier Wellness and Medical Spa.
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