Spider Veins

on the Leg

About Spider Veins

Spider veins can appear when blood collects in the vein instead of being pumped directly to the heart. Spider veins are smaller and are often red or blue in color. They can look like a tree branch or spider web with their short jagged lines. They are most commonly found on the legs or face. Spider veins are more common in women than men.

Spider Vein Treatment

Spider veins are most often treated with one of several non-surgical treatments. The most common treatment is called Sclerotherapy, where a solution is injected into the vein that seals it shut. The vein then turns into scar tissue, and color and inflammation of the vein usually fade in a few weeks. There is a new type of this therapy being used called microsclerotherapy which uses specialized solutions and injection techniques. Some doctors use an electrical current rather than injections to seal the vein; this is called Electrodesiccation. Finally, laser surgery is sometimes used, especially on the face. In this treatment, strong bursts of light are sent into the vein, causing it to slowly fade and disappear.

Treating Spider Veins

A look at the reccurence of varicose veins after treatment. Resources for more information.

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The American Vein Institute Dallas - treating varicose and spider...

...s, spider veins, rosacea, and facial veins. Locations in Dallas and Plano.

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Sclerotherapy, Spider Veins

... Today, many plastic surgeons are treating spider veins with sclerotherapy ... remedy the bothersome symptoms associated with spider veins, including aching, burning, swelling and night ...

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Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Spider and varicose veins

...sclerotherapy is recommended for treating spider or varicose veins. This consists of.....telangiectasia (the medical name for spider veins) or varicose veins. First and foremost.....How ...

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varicose veins and spider veins doctor finder and explainations

VEINSonline.com VARICOSE VEINS AND SPIDER VEINS PATIENT EDUCATION AND DOCTOR REFERRAL VARICOSE VEINS AND SPIDER VEINS FAQ'S What are varicose veins and ...

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