Spider veins are tiny red blood vessels that appear on your skin, affecting the legs, ankles, feet, and in some cases the face. Because they detract from an appearance of healthy skin, they present an irritating problem for many people, especially women. The cause of spider veins is unclear, but many doctors believe there are hormonal factors that contribute to their formation.
Spider Vein Treatments
Surgeons and dermatologists treat spider veins with two common methods – sclerosing agents and laser therapy. Sometimes both methods are used in conjunction. When a patient exhibits larger, darker veins, commonly called varicose veins, other surgical methods are utilized. Laser vein treatment basically damages the vein, causing it to close and disappear a few weeks after treatment. Sclerotherapy is the injection of a sclerosing solution into undesired veins, causing them to become irritated and eventually covered up by scar tissue. The veins don’t actually disappear, but they do become less noticeable.
Is Vein Treatment Comfortable?
These procedures are relatively painless, but some patients have opted for a mild pain reliever or topical anesthetic to ease discomfort. For more specific information such as the cost of laser vein treatment, contact Advanced Cosmetic Surgery in Dallas, Texas.
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