Spider Vein Treatment
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Spider vein treatment is known as sclerotherapy. While this is the same procedure done to solve varicose vein problems, spider veins are different from varicose. Varicose veins are bulging veins that look like swollen, twisted cords right under your skin. Spider veins, on the other hand, are much smaller than varicose veins and are closer to the surface of the skin. Varicose types are found mostly on thighs, calves and legs; spider veins can be found not only on the legs, but also on the face.
If varicose veins are what you’re worried about and you’re interested in having them removed through a laser procedure, read about it on our laser vein removal page.
More about Spider Veins
Spider veins can be caused by pregnancy, aging, weight gain, lifestyle that makes you sit or stand for long periods of time, hormonal changes, and many others. Spider vein treatment may be recommended for people of any age bracket. While most patients who undergo spider vein treatment, it may also be performed on men. Men are fortunate, however, because their spider veins are usually covered by hair.
Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should stay away from having sclerotherapy and wait until after these periods. Spider veins do appear during pregnancy, but, most of the time, also disappear a few months after giving birth without the aid of any treatment. Also, the salt solution can affect breast milk.
How Sclerotherapy Is Done
The procedure mainly involves injecting a solution into your affected veins. Before having the procedure itself, though, your doctor would most probably ask you to refrain from taking certain medicines. For at least 72 hours prior to sclerotherapy, most patients would be prohibited from taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs. Other types of medications and even herbal and dietary supplements would be restricted. Even applying lotion on your legs would be discouraged.
Using a very fine needle, your doctor will inject salt solution directly into your vein. Discomfort and even cramping may be felt for a couple of minutes. The treatment proper lasts for about 15 to 30 minutes.
Side Effects
You can expect to experience itching and red bumps on the injection area for about a couple of days. Bruising may even happen and won’t be gone until several days after. Sclerosing agents tend to trigger allergic reactions to people who do have a history of allergies. Make sure that your doctor tests the agent first before he goes on with the procedure to prevent any complications. Allergic reactions should be limited to minor itching and swelling.
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