Details On Spider Vein Removal Austin TX

By Beryl Dalton


Spider vein has risen to be among the most common dermatological conditions, especially affecting women. Most people feel quite uncomfortable with veins showing on their face and legs, and as such spider vein removal Austin TX has become an increasingly important need, especially with the image obsessed society we live in today where promotions, success, self-worth, dating, social class, status and even friends are determined by ones image.

Varicose veins and their related cosmetic defects such as spider veins are among the most common. These conditions occur when a valve in a given vein is weak and unable to control reverse blood flow and may cause accumulation. The result is an area of the skin with a red or blue color, with web like structure emanating from a central point. Spider veins usually occur on the thighs, calves, ankles and face.

This condition is caused by various factors. Medics have determined that pressure on the veins is the most common cause. This is usually as a result of long hours of either sitting or standing, usually at the work places. Old age has been noted as another factor alongside physical injury especially to the legs. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause have been known to cause the condition as well.

Treatment for spider veins is readily available. The most effective treatment to date being a procedure known as sclerotherapy. It involves the doctor injecting a solution known as a sclerosant into the affected vein. A small needle is used and it may be injected severally into different portions of the vein. It takes about twenty minutes and is relatively painless given the pricking of the needle.

If the condition had not advanced so much, and the swelling is minimal, the veins should disappear in a few minutes after the doctor is done with the procedure. In the case of more swelling and wider spread, it could take up to three weeks for healing. Some side effects from the procedure include cramping and a mild burning sensation. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not undergo the procedure.

Another form of treatment I known as light treatment. It involves focusing a visible light spectrum on the ailing vein. This serves to burn and close the vein. Blood is then redirected to other veins. Light treatment is usually done when this condition affects the face. It may be combined with other fotofacial treatments so as to enhance results and healing.

External rays of light at times are not sufficient for purposes of treating affected veins in the legs. There are variants of the procedure used in such a case. They mainly involve inserting some form of fiber into the veins. It delivers light pulses to aid in treatment. These include radio-frequency occlusion, where a catheter is inserted to the vein. Surgery may also be used by either stripping or ligation of the vein, or ambulatory phlebotomy.

The procedures of treatment of spider veins have been improved and are readily available in most medical centers and clinics. The procedure is quite painless, and does not usually require anesthesia, except when surgery is required.This however is more effective if a professional who has skills on the procedure is involved.




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