Spider Vein Removal

An Overview

Like their eight-legged namesakes, spider veins can elicit some rather unpleasant responses when they appear on a person's body. These small clusters of red, blue, or purple blood vessels serve no real function in your body's circulation, but they do create cosmetic concerns for many people. Not surprisingly then, there are some excellent treatments now available in the area of spider vein removal. Spider veins are much smaller and easier to treat than varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy Spider Vein Treatment

Though spider veins occur in men and women, they are often more noticeable in women, whose shaved legs can draw attention to spider veins in the thighs, calves, and ankles. Some people also battle with the appearance of spider veins in parts of the face. Common facial vein areas include the nose and the cheeks. Some facial spider veins on the nose are associated with broken capillaries and rosacea, and can often go away on their own. If spider veins persist, to battle any of these conditions, there are a couple of different avenues of treatment from which to choose. One of the more popular ways to get rid of spider veins is through Sclerotherapy, a non-surgical procedure in which a fine needle is used to inject a solution into the vein, causing it to blanche (turn white) or collapse. For the best results with Sclerotherapy, as many as 4-6 separate treatments may be necessary for complete spider vein removal.

Lasers: The Next Leap in Spider Vein Removal

Another option in reducing or removing spider veins is laser technology. Laser Vein Treatment is a non-invasive procedure in which blood vessels absorb heat from a laser and safely dissolve back into the rest of the body. Laser spider vein removal is effective on small to medium sized veins, but might need to be used in conjunction with Sclerotherapy for tougher clusters.

To determine what type of spider vein removal treatment would best suit the specifics of your own condition, we can arrange a consultation with a professional skin care specialist.

How Long Does this Procedure Take?

It depends on which vein treatment, but Spider Vein Removal sessions usually last between 30-60 minutes.

Spider Vein Removal Side Effects:

Most vein removal side effects are minor, such as itching, bruising, swelling, soreness, and rare allergic reactions.

Length of Spider Vein Removal Results:

Results of spider vein treatments are permanent, but all treatments must be completed. New veins could form over time, but spider veins treated during the procedure are gone for good.

Spider Vein Removal Recovery Time:

Down time is minimal with spider vein removal, but patients are asked to avoid direct sun and heat for a while, and sometimes, they are instructed to wear compression hosiery.

Average Cost of Spider Vein Removal:

$350 - $500 (per treatment)

Can Insurance Cover Spider Vein Removal?

Insurance won't cover vein removal as a cosmetic treatment, but it may apply in cases related to particular related medical conditions.

Will I feel pain or discomfort after treatment?

With both Laser Vein Removal and Sclerotherapy, there can be minor pain and irritation. Numbing creams may be available with laser spider vein removal treatments.

Spider Vein Removal can be Combined with:

Laser Vein Removal and Sclerotherapy can be combined for excellent results.

Other Names for Spider Vein Removal:

Spider veins, aka telangiectasias, are treated through techniques that could be referred to as spider vein removal, laser spider vein removal, sclerotherapy, and spider vein treatment.

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