Considering Varicose – Spider Vein Treatment?
Have you got blue, red, and purple blood vessels popping out everywhere in your calves, thighs, or ankles? Are you getting overly self-conscious with the presence of these veins that look like spiders, and do you feel embarrassed because of them? Do these ugly vein clusters cause pain, swelling, as well as night cramps? If so, it looks like you’ve got spider veins or varicose veins and there you need to seek immediate help.
People are not born with spider veins and the sudden appearance of these uninvited things in the body often causes discomfort. This discomfort can lead to unnecessary stress, which in the long run could also lead to low self-esteem issues or serious depression if not checked early. The presence of these spider or varicose veins is the result of many factors, though pregnancy and genetics are said to be among the most noteworthy. Treatment is really needed for those who have these in order to reverse the negative effects of having such painful and unattractive spider vein clusters.
Spider vein treatment can be performed in several ways, one of which is by using intensified light that is going to target the affected area. Another treatment process is the application of a sclerosing solution that can cause the spider veins to collapse and disappear. Usually, however, a patient opts for sclerotherapy – a cosmetic procedure that is injecting chemicals into the afflicted blood vessels so that they harden and then fade. The procedure is said to be painless even though it is performed by using small needles. If any pain is felt during or after the procedure, over-the-counter pain relievers can be taken or compression bandages can be used to alleviate the sting. It is thus generally considered a safe course of action.
After the treatment, a regular walking regimen is recommended to promote proper blood circulation. It is important for a patient to refrain from doing any strenuous activities for several days or weeks after the procedure. Sclerotherapy is usually done in out-patient facilities or at the doctor’s office. To take away most of the unwanted spider vein clusters, several sessions may be needed, each one taking about thirty minutes. Take note, however, that sclerotherapy is not recommended for treating huge saphenous veins. Rather, stripping and other available methods are more recommended for such cases.
Have you decided to pursue a spider vein treatment? If so, then go to your physician first for a consultation. Talk to your doctor about the matter, and make sure that you get the doctor’s approval first in order to be totally safe. Keep in mind that it is always better to be cautious than to push through with something that may potentially be harmful. If ever your doctor is giving you the green light to go for the procedure, you’ll still have to talk to a vein removal specialist next. He could be a dermatologist, a phlebologist, or a plastic surgeon. Just be certain that whoever you choose for your operation, s/he is someone who is qualified and trustworthy.
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