Spider Veins

What is Spider Vein Treatment?

Spider vein treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that helps improve symptoms related to varicose veins and spider veins in the legs and face. It involves injecting a solution directly into veins that causes them to scar and collapse, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins. The collapsed vein is reabsorbed into local tissue and eventually fades.

How Facial Spider Vein Removal Treatment Works

The facial spider vein removal procedure is carried out with a tissue specific vascular laser. This laser has an affinity for blood vessels and through gently heating them, removes their unsightly appearance. This technique is great for patients with blood vessels on the nose, cheek, and chin. Rosacea patients often greatly benefit from this type of treatment.

How Leg Vein Removal Treatment Works

Your provider will use a fine needle to slowly insert a solution into the appropriate vein. The solution works by irritating the lining of the vein, causing it to swell shut and block the flow of blood. The gold standard for leg vein removal is still Sclerotherapy (leg vein injections). We use a chemical called 72% chromated glycerin. This is a painless injectable and it is used in 80 percent of cases. We can also use the 1064 Nd Yag laser to clean up smaller spider veins which are resistant to standard sclerotherapy.

FAQs

What are the pre-op instructions?

Typically, we ask our patients to discontinue the use of blood thinners such as aspirin or ibuprofen 7 days before your treatment. It is also wise to stay out of intense sunlight (or tanning beds) beginning 1 week prior to your treatment.

How much discomfort can I expect from the treatment?

There is minimal discomfort with our spider vein removal procedure. We use such a tiny needle and the solution has a numbing chemical in it so the pain is barely notable. With lasers, the pain is also minimal. A cooling spray can sometimes be applied to optimize patient comfort.

What about post op care?

For facial vein treatments, in order to maintain your cosmetic benefit, we recommend sunblock and cool compresses. To reduce rosacea redness, products that contain green tea or ascorbic acid can be used. For leg vein treatments, we recommend support hose be worn for 3 days. Avoid the use of whirlpools or high-heeled shoes during the healing period (2 to 4 weeks). Other than that, there are no limitations.

How long will the benefits last?

The benefits from facial and leg spider vein removal procedures can last for years. Repeat treatments are often required to further enhance your results and this is determined on a case by case basis.

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