Treatment Options for Spider Veins

For many women, spider veins can become a embarrassing problem. These unsightly veins are often a results of extended periods of time spent on your feet. Pregnancy, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and some hereditary factors can all play a role in having spider veins.

Spider veins usually appear on the cheeks, nose, knees, legs, and ankles. The larger spider veins are often referred to as varicose veins and are usually found on the backs of the legs. These problem spots can be treated by injecting the vein with a solution that causes the vein to collapse and be absorbed by the body. A compression garment is usually recommended after this type of treatment.

Most of the spider veins on the face can be treated right in a med spa. These procedures will normally involve using a laser to fragment the blood vessels that create the veins. This will help to reduce the appearance as the fragments are absorbed into the body. You may require several laser spider vein treatments to see the results that you want.

Another procedure uses a high frequency energy beam to completely destroy the spider veins. This is probably one of the most common treatments for these embarrassing veins on the face. The procedure uses a very thin and insulted need and directs a heated current through it. The treated spider vein collapses and is also absorbed into the body. This process is known as thermo-coagulation.

There is a also a procedure that uses high frequency energy to destroy the spider veins. This is one of the most common practices now for spider veins that appear on the face. A heated current is applied through the needle. These currents will cause the spider vein to collapse and be absorbed by the body. The process by which this occurs is called thermo-coagulation.

You don’t need to put up with spider veins. Since these procedures are so effective, you can get rid of the veins without a risk of complications or other problems.

There is very little downtime needed, and the pain is very minimal. Most of these treatments only require an hour’s time or so. Any redness that you may experience is usually gone within a day or two. Check out these treatment options for your next med spa visit.