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Spider veins appear to be hormonally induced and are associated with pregnancy and menstruation. Although these spider veins are not usually symptomatic, the feeder veins deeper in the skin often cause discomfort. Many women have a combination of both varicose and spider veins. While patients may seek treatment for cosmetic improvement, many are looking for relief from pain.
Many people assume that all vein treatment is the same no matter where you get treated. It is the opinion of Dr. Karlin that treatment techniques vary greatly. And so do their results. At Vein Centers of America (VCA) we have definite opinions about the treatment of spider veins because we have been treating them since 1989. Spider veins grow from "reticular" veins, also known as "feeder" veins. But these feeders exist in a dense network. They are usually just a little deeper in the skin. They are a network of blue veins, or sometimes green in color, which can impart a marbled appearance in the skin of some patients. They might even be difficult to see in some women because they are a little too deep in the skin. But they are there nonetheless and must be eradicated in order to get the best results possible (and reduce the chances of recurrence). Many women, not knowing the significance of these, don't want them treated, thinking they'll save money because those veins are not ugly enough. But they are a platform for growing more spider veins. Many doctors use "saline" (a salt solution) to inject into spider veins. This causes the spider veins to become inflamed and shrivel (fade away). But saline in the feeder (reticular) veins can cause severe muscle cramps. Or, the reticular veins may be excluded from treatment altogether. This can leave you with many reticular veins to grow another dense crop of spider veins in the near future. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Spider Vein Therapy
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- What about laser therapy for vein treatment?
- Will I have any pain after the injections?
- Are there any complications to this procedure?
- How will my legs look after injection?
- Do I have bandages or elastic wrap after injection?
- Do I have to stay in bed after the injection?
- Is the injected procedure painful?
- Will the veins return after vein treatment?
- When will I be able to see any changes?
- Will the veins disappear immediately after this vein treatment?
- Is the solution used safe for pregnant women?
- How does the solution work using this vein treatment?
- What is the solution injected this vein treatment?
- Which veins can be injected using vein therapy?
- What will happen on my first visit to Vein Centers of America?
- How does Duplex Ultrasound help the treatment of my spider or varicose veins?
- Will I have to undergo any testing before vein treatment?
- What happens during the initial physician consultation?
- Will I need to be hospitalized or take time off from work after my vein treatments?
- What about treating other parts of the body affected by veins?
- Is it okay to postpone vein therapy treatment?
- Just how serious a problem is recurrence?
- How will my blood circulate if I eliminate my varicose veins?
- Does sclerotherapy cause any damage or side effects?
- How frequent will my vein treatments be?
- How many vein treatments am I going to need?
- How long does vein treatment take?
- How does the sclerosant work exactly?
- What is sclerotherapy?
- What should I look for in a vein therapy physician?
- Does vein disease affect women and men equally?
- What are spider veins?