No more Spider Veins

Spider Veins are small, dilated veins that form on the skin surface, especially on the thighs, calves, and around the heels. These veins can be one of the visible symptoms when you start having circulation issues and Venous Insufficiency.

Spider veins can appear for various reasons, including genetics, being overweight, having a sedentary lifestyle (not exercising), sitting or standing for many hours, contraceptive use,pregnancy, and aging, let’s say No more Spider Veins.

Specialists recommend having a sonogram to find out the real condition of your internal veins if you have spider veins. Then, they can determine if you may develop or have Venous Insufficiency.

Treatment
Sclerotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that can be performed in the comfort of the doctors office. It consists of injecting a sclerosing solution into the skin surface where each vein is located to close the blocked vein, allowing the blood to circulate through other healthy veins.

Recommendations for No more Spider Veins
Wear compression stockings after each sclerotherapy session.
Avoid sun exposure for at least six weeks after each session, and use a sunscreen with SPF 50+.

The content of this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.