Varicose and spider veins affect almost half of the adults in the United States. Spider veins are unsightly with purple and red veins, and varicose veins are also unsightly, but also feel heavy when they are swollen and cause pain and fatigue. There are two main treatments for these conditions including sclerotherapy and laser treatment. Our trained technicians will examine your veins and recommend the best treatment for you.
Varicose veins are usually caused by damaged or weak valves in the veins. These valves help move the blood to the heard, and if they don’t work properly, the blood pools in the vein. Spider veins are usually caused by backup blood, but may also be caused by injuries, hormone changes and direct sunlight.
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Our trained technician injects a chemical that is an irritant into a vein. This causes it to collapse and dry up. The body eventually absorbs the vein and it disappears. It is especially effective for veins on the hands and legs and is sometimes used along with other vein treatments.
Sclerotherapy may be the best choice for superficial spider veins on the legs and hands, and is considered the best choice overall for spider veins. However, some people are allergic to the chemicals used.
Sclerotherapy is the best choice for:
• People with low pain thresholds because it is slightly less painful than laser therapy
• Darker skin because some lasers produce light wavelengths that may cause discoloration in dark or tanned skin
Intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser treatments are also non-invasive as well as chemical-free. They involve directing light at the veins from the surface of the skin. These treatments are performed in our office and take about 15 to 20 minutes according to the size of the area being treated. The downtime after treatment is usually a few hours or at most less than a day. The most common side effect is purple skin that looks like bruising, although there are some kinds of lasers that produce almost no bruising. There may be temporary swelling, redness
Varicose veins are usually caused by damaged or weak valves in the veins. These valves help move the blood to the heard, and if they don’t work properly, the blood pools in the vein. Spider veins are usually caused by backup blood, but may also be caused by injuries, hormone changes and direct sunlight.
Even if you …show more content…
Our trained technician injects a chemical that is an irritant into a vein. This causes it to collapse and dry up. The body eventually absorbs the vein and it disappears. It is especially effective for veins on the hands and legs and is sometimes used along with other vein treatments.
Sclerotherapy may be the best choice for superficial spider veins on the legs and hands, and is considered the best choice overall for spider veins. However, some people are allergic to the chemicals used.
Sclerotherapy is the best choice for:
• People with low pain thresholds because it is slightly less painful than laser therapy
• Darker skin because some lasers produce light wavelengths that may cause discoloration in dark or tanned skin
Intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser treatments are also non-invasive as well as chemical-free. They involve directing light at the veins from the surface of the skin. These treatments are performed in our office and take about 15 to 20 minutes according to the size of the area being treated. The downtime after treatment is usually a few hours or at most less than a day. The most common side effect is purple skin that looks like bruising, although there are some kinds of lasers that produce almost no bruising. There may be temporary swelling, redness