Medilaser Spider Vein Removal Injection Therapy (Sclerotherapy)
HOW CAN I GET RID SPIDER VEINS?
Spider veins are visible veins that twist and turn. They are usually red but can also be tinted blue or purple. These veins are formed by a dilation of small blood vessels grouped together right underneath the skin. These veins can appear anywhere on the body, but spider veins are most commonly found on the face and legs.
Spider veins are sometimes thought of as only a cosmetic problem, but that is not true. While they may pose no serious health hazards, they can produce dull, aching sensations and be a sign of a more severe venous disease. Plus, they can cause you to feel embarrassed or unconfident. Don’t suffer from these veins anymore—here’s everything you need to know about spider vein removal.
SYMPTOMS
- Veins that are dark purple or blue in color
- Veins that appear twisted and bulging
- An achy or heavy feeling in your legs
- Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs
- Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time
- Itching around one or more of your veins
- Skin discoloration around a varicose vein
CAUSES
While anyone can get these veins and need spider vein treatment, some factors can predispose you to have them more than others, such as:
- You are a woman – sorry to say, but women are more likely to have spider veins than men
- They run in your family – spider veins can be passed down through genetics
- You spend most of your day standing – people who have jobs such as nurses, teachers, hair stylists, and warehouse workers
- If you are obese
- Hormonal changes – particularly during times like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause or if you are engaging in postmenopausal hormone replacement or using birth control pills
- A history of vein issues or blood clots
- Conditions that cause increased pressure on the abdomen – this can include tumors, excessive use of girdles/corsets or even prolonged constipation
TREATMENTS
Thankfully, there are several treatment options for these web-like vessels. You can have all of these spider vein removal procedures done at our top-rated vein clinic in Frisco, Texas. Dr. G will work with you to determine the best course of treatment, which may be one or a combination of the options below. As the best vein doctor in Frisco, Dallas, Allen or any other part of North Texas, he will ensure you are ready to show off your spider vein-free legs soon! Treatment options we offer include:
- Sclerotherapy. Dr. G will inject your veins with a solution that will scar and close them. Blood flow will then be re-directed through healthier veins. Within a few weeks, your spider veins will fade. No anesthesia is required.
About Sclerotherapy Injection Therapy
Thankfully, there are several treatment options for these web-like vessels. You can have all of these spider vein removal procedures done at our top-rated vein clinic in Frisco, Texas. Dr. G will work with you to determine the best course of treatment, which may be one or a combination of the options below. As the best vein doctor in Frisco, Dallas, Allen or any other part of North Texas, he will ensure you are ready to show off your spider vein-free legs soon! Treatment options we offer include:
Remember, no two veins or patients are alike, which is why we take the time to do a consult and help you come up with a plan you are comfortable with. Spider vein removal is possible—give us a call and see.
- Sclerotherapy. Dr. G will inject your veins with a solution that will scar and close them. Blood flow will then be re-directed through healthier veins. Within a few weeks, your spider veins will fade. No anesthesia is required.
Sclerotherapy is a technique that uses chemical agents injected into the veins that cause them to collapse or obliterate. This is a non-painful procedure that is very well tolerated without anesthesia at all. The sclerosing agent that Medilaser, Cosmetic Surgery and Vein Center utilizes is POL, a former local anesthetic used in epidural anesthesia for obstetric procedures in the past. It is commercially available as Asclera, the only FDA approved POL available in the United States. It is safe and effective having minimal reported complications as per today. Patients undertake their injections in a friendly and relaxed environment without pain at all. The procedure is completed in 30-45 minute sessions. Depending on the severity of the condition, regularly more than one session is needed to achieve maximum desirable results.
Non-symptomatic spider veins may be found on the face and chest as well as legs. Although surface veins are mainly a cosmetic problem, they can also be an indication of more serious vein disease below the surface as in the case of venous reflux disease. In the lower extremity, these unsightly veins can distribute in the ankles, calves and thighs.
Check out our 3D ANIMATION VIDEO on Injection Therapy (Sclerotherapy)
Is The Procedure Covered By Health Insurance?
Usually it is not. However, with good documentation of medical necessity some insurance companies agree to cover few sessions of sclerotherapy.
Type of Veins Eligible
- Spider veins that are located in the chest and legs can be treated.
- Breast: Particularly after pregnancy or augmentation procedures, frequently developed are engorged blue veins. These vessels are easily obliterated with one or more sessions of Asclera injections.
- Hand and arm superficial veins: Obliteration of these veins using sclerotherapy produces remarkable rejuvenation results. This procedure is popular among women who are concerned about their aging hands.
Before and After Sclerotherapy Treatment