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November 19, 2007

Phlebectomy

Do you have unsightly varicose veins? As you age you may become disheartened as the veins in your leg bulge and become very unattractive, but there is a procedure called a phlebectomy that can rid you of these monstrosities.

Varicose Veins

Large, bulging veins close to the skin's surface are often found in the lower legs and feet and are called varicose. Because we walk, stand and run on our feet, veins in our lower legs and feet receive quite a bit of blood pressure. Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic concern since they impede blood flow and hinder the return of oxygen-depleted blood from the lower legs and back to the heart and lungs. The usual cause for this is damaged valves within the veins that allow backward blood flow and pooling of blood resulting in enlarged veins. Untreated veins can lead to serious medical conditions with associated pain, inflammation and discoloration.

The Procedure

Ambulatory phlebectomy—small incisions or needle punctures are used to extract the problematic veins with a phlebectomy hook. A hook is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg. A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision. With this procedure, a compression bandage is worn for two weeks. This minimizes swelling and discomfort and allows for proper healing.

Following Surgery

After the vein is removed, your leg will be wrapped with an ace bandage and you will be able to get up and walk around before you go home. The ace bandage will be removed and you will wear a support stocking for two weeks after surgery. Most people don’t experience any discomfort at all and need no pain medication. You can stand and walk and return to work on the day following surgery. Strenuous activity is limited for two weeks.

Compared to traditional vein stripping, this procedure has virtually no scarring or side effects. And because it is performed in your doctor’s office, minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia, you will experience very little down time and virtually no problems after the procedure. Skin pigmentation at the site of the varicose vein can occur and is usually temporary.

Long-term results after phlebectomy are excellent when the procedure is performed for the appropriate indications.

Vein Treatments

Do you have varicose veins or spider veins on your legs that really bother you? If so, then you should know that there are vein treatments available that can help you get rid of these unsightly veins.

Varicose Veins—are large, bulging veins close to the skin’s surface that are most often found in your lower legs and feet.

Spider Veins—are small, thin veins that are close to the surface of your skin. And even though these super fine veins are connected with the larger venous system, they are not an essential part of it.

Procedures

There are a variety of vein treatments available to remove distracting spider and varicose veins. These are outpatient procedures and are minimally invasive and produce amazing results that can be seen immediately.

The ambulatory phlebectomy procedure gets rid of varicose veins through a series of small punctures made in the skin adjacent to the vein, through which the varicose vein is removed in segments. The veins are detected visually, but an ultrasound Doppler may be used as well.

Sclerotherapy intense pulsed light laser treatment irritates the lining of the vessels—either by chemical injection or heat intense pulse light—causing them to swell and stick together and the blood to clot, then become scar tissue, which fades away. There is a 50-90 percent improvement, but fading is gradual. The degree and speed of shrinkage depends on the size of the vein and your body’s ability to heal.

Sclerotherapy can approve your appearance as well as your self confidence but it should be noted that every affected vein will not disappear completely as a result of treatment. After each sclerotherapy treatment, the veins will appear lighter. Two or more treatments are usually required to achieve optimal results. You should also be aware that the procedure treats only those veins that can be seen. It doesn’t do anything to permanently alter the venous system or prevent new veins from surfacing in the future.

Side Effects

• Redness
• Itching
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Hyperpigmentation
• Matting

Endovenous

Lasers have become one of the most popular tools in cosmetic surgery and a variety of other medical applications. So it makes sense that a laser would be used to treat varicose and spider veins. A laser energy delivers endovenously has been develop for just such treatments.

The Procedure

The endovenous laser treatment is performed under local anesthesia right in your doctor’s office. There is very little scarring if any and recovery time is minimal. Your doctor will first do an ultrasound that will allow him or her to visualize your blood vessels and record their size and shape. Your doctor will outline the venous system so that he/she will know where all the leaky points are. Photos are taken of the area that is to be treated.

The area that is going to be treated will be covered with a skin anesthetic known as lidocaine. A sterile fiber will then be inserted into your vein and positioned under ultrasound guidance. Laser energy is used to treat the targeted vein. A compression stocking is applied and should be worn for at least one week following your treatment.

Risks and Discomforts

• Bruising
• Discoloration
• Inflammation
• Blood clots
• Perforation of the vein
• Breaking of the fiber inside the vein

Potential complications if you don’t treat your varicose or spider veins:

• Swelling in the angles
• Changes in your skin
• Eczema
• Hyperpigmentation
• Ulcers
• Greater risk for blood clots

Most people choose treatment because they have a desire for healthier, better looking legs.

Vein Treatment

Do you have problems with varicose veins or spider veins? If so, you are not alone and there are numerous vein treatment options available to you. Since varicose veins and spider veins are not considered life threatening, treatment is not always a priority. You may experience relief from your symptoms by wearing compression stockings and this may be satisfactory. Other treatments for varicose veins include surgery, ambulatory phlebectomy, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, bipolar radiofrequency, or a combination of these treatments.

Vein Treatments

Ambulatory phlebectomy—gets rid of varicose veins through a series of small punctures made in the skin adjacent to the vein, through which the varicose vein is removed in segments.
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy—is laser treatment that irritates the lining of the vessels—either by chemical injection or heat intense pulse light—causing them to swell and stick together and the blood to clot, then become scar tissue, which fades away.

Bipolar radiofrequency—a catheter is placed directly inside the vein wall and heat is used which causes the vessels to shrink, then collapse which closes the vein and eliminates leaking and/or reflux.

Risks and Discomforts

• Bruising
• Discoloration
• Inflammation
• Blood clots
• Perforation of the vein
• Breaking of the fiber inside the vein

Benefits

The greatest benefits that you will receive from these procedures are reducing not only the size, but completely closing the varicose veins that have been treated. You should see a great improvement in any symptoms that you’ve experienced because of your varicose veins. You should look for increased circulation and you will notice healthier better looking legs immediately.

Varicose Vein Treatments

If you experience varicose veins, there are a variety of varicose vein treatments that are available to you. These problematic veins appear in the leg and can become enlarged and usually quite lumpy. Millions of people suffer from varicose veins; both genders suffer from this malady at some point during their life span.

When the valves that control the flow of blood inside the vein quit working, the result is a varicose vein. This stoppage prevents the blood from flowing down the leg after it has been pumped up the leg when activity of the leg muscles. The breakdown of the valves causes the blood to gather where the weakness in the wall of the vein exists causing the large swelling that is prevalent.

If you experience these problems with your veins, you probably won’t ever have symptoms or suffer any ill effects. But if you are like most people, you just don’t like the way that they look, and they are uncomfortable, the can ache, itch and in some cases even cause ulcers on your leg. If you do have pain associated with your varicose veins it can normally be avoided by not standing for long periods of time. Support stocking can also help, but if you just want to get rid of them, there are treatments available for your varicose veins.

Treatments

Varicose vein surgery—is the traditional treatment method that is often referred to as stripping of the veins. This practice has been very successful in treating problematic veins.
Laser treatment for varicose veins—the use of lasers removes the veins, is effective, and allows for a quicker procedure as well as recovery period.

Thread vein treatment—is used to remove fine thread veins. Sclerotherapy is a not a surgical procedure, a special solution is injected into your vein and it takes a couple of weeks for the solution to absorb into the treated area and for you to see results.

The goal for treating varicose veins is to diminish any pain and discomfort that you may have as well as improving the physical look of your leg. In order to enhance the look of your leg it may require that you return for some follow-up treatments to clear up any lumps.

November 20, 2007

Endovenous Laser Treatment

Are you experiencing varicose veins or spider veins that seem to become more and more prominent as you age? Well, don’t fret, you are not alone and there is a quick and easy solution for these tiny little pesky veins that is called endovenous laser treatment.

This procedure uses targeted laser or radio frequency energy that seals your vein shut and helps you to look and feel better quicker.

Benefits of Treatment

• Less chance of ulcers
• Dissipation of heavy leg syndrome
• A better sense of well-being
• Confidence to show of those legs
• You’ll be able to wear shorts and mini-skirts because of those great looking legs
• More energy and enthusiasm

Procedure

This procedure lasts 45 minutes and is done as an outpatient, in most instances right in your doctor’s office using a local anesthetic. The energy from the laser attacks the vein walls, shrinking them and closing the defective vein so that the blood cannot flow through it. This eliminates any bulging from the vein right at its source. Once the vein has been treated, the blood from the defective vein is diverted to the normal veins that are in your leg.

Side effects

• Blood clot
• Numbness
• Pain in the knee area, but this usually dissipates quickly

Recovery

• No scars
• Rapid recovery time
• Most cases immediate relief from your symptoms
• Walking immediately following your procedure is encouraged
• Minor soreness that can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers
• Minimal bruising
• You can expect long term results


Varicose Vein Removal

If you have bulging veins accompanied by a burning sensation or pain after long periods of standing, you may have what is called varicose veins. These problematic and unsightly varicose veins can be removed. Because each individual case can vary, you should contact a vascular specialist for diagnosis of your veins.

Procedures

• The VNUS Closure—this procedure treats the varicose vein as well as the underlying cause which is called venous reflux, with minimal or no pain at all. You will be able to walk immediately after the procedures and be able to return to work or normal activities within 24 hours. A local anesthetic is used.
EVLT—endovenous laser treatment directly attacks the lumen of the blood vessel, closing off the damaged area and redirecting the flow of blood to other veins in the leg.
Trivex System—is a new, safer, more effective procedure in assisting people who suffer from varicose veins. There is minimal scarring and most people are virtually pain free within a couple of weeks. By using a transilluminating light, your surgeon will actually see the vein and remove it with a small powered surgical device. With the ability of actual sight of the vein, there is 100% accuracy that the vein is removed and confirmation of the extracted vein can be completed. There are fewer incisions required and surgery time is minimal.

Alternative Treatments

• Surgery—this is the old fashioned way of surgical ligation and stripping of the veins. This procedure uses two surgical incisions that allow your surgeon to tie off and literally pull out the damaged vein. This procedure is done under general anesthesia.
Sclerotherapy—is injection therapy that uses a chemical solution that is injected directly into the problematic vein followed by tight compression. This treatment is determined by the size of the vein and there is a good chance that you will need to be treated a second time for larger veins, but it is great for smaller veins or for treating visible veins that have been left from endovenous ablation.

Consequences of not treating your varicose veins include:

• Eczema
• Pigmentation
• Ulceration
• Bleeding


Morrison Vein Institute

What if I told you that there was a way to successfully eliminate your varicose veins that doesn’t involve invasive surgical treatments would you be interested? If the answer is yeas than Morrison Vein Institute is the solution that you are seeking, they offer in-office techniques for varicose and spider veins. The goal of the Institute is to help you feel and look better as quickly as possible, the expert staff offer effective as well as efficient procedures.

Procedures

VNUS Closure—this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut. This treatment is quick and painless. You should be able to return to work as well as normal activity within a few days.

Advantages

• No surgery
• Rapid recovery
• Outpatient
• Local or regional anesthetic
• Minimal or no scarring
• Immediate relief of symptoms

Endovenous Laser Ablation—is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

Advantages

• Immediate relief of symptoms
• Less invasive
• Minimal downtime
• Outpatient procedure
• Minimal scarring and bruising
• Less likely hood of ulcers

You should also know that there is no cure for vein disease and it is a progressive disease that requires regular follow-up after every form of treatment.

Vein Stripping Procedure

If you experience severe problems with varicose veins, bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, you may want to try a vein stripping procedure. What this means is that those large unsightly veins in your legs will be stripped or removed which will improve the appearance of your legs while alleviating your symptoms as well.

Stripping of the veins can alleviate tired, aching, and burning sensations in your legs as well as swollen ankles and dry scaly skin. This procedure will also improve your circulation through the venous system by eliminating passages of blood reflux thus improving the appearance of your leg. With this procedure, the saphenous vein in your leg is removed as well as any varicose tributary veins.

The Procedure

In order to limit the risk of infection, a small are on the upper part of your leg will be shaved where your surgeon will make a tiny incision, near the groin, to access the upper end of the saphenous vein.

Once your surgeon can visually see this vein, he or she will detach and tie of the key vein from tributaries related with it and detach the saphenous vein from the femoral vein. Next, a wire will be inserted into the free end of this vein, moved down its length, where it will protrude through a second incision that has been made at the upper calf, right below the knee.

The vein will be tightly tied at the groin end, then it will be tied to the wire, once all of the connect veins have been cut away; your surgeon will pull the wired in a downward motion which will pull the vein with it. The vein is removed, the incisions are closed with stitches and compression bandages are applied.

The biggest risk that accompanies vein stripping is blood clots, but bruising, recurring varicose veins and nerve injury may also be evident. Other complications that may arise are because of general anesthesia and they include:

• Infection
• Allergic reaction
• Breathing problems
• Bleeding

Your legs will be bandaged for a minimum of 36 hours following vein stripping surgery. Your legs will typically be rewrapped and compression will continue anywhere from days to weeks following your procedure to help control swelling, bleeding and to promote healing of your surgical wounds.

Varicose Vein Cure

Varicose veins, those bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, that you’ve tried to hide and don’t want anyone to see; well you’ll be happy to hear that there is a varicose vein cure. What that means, is that those large unsightly veins in your legs will be treated, improving the appearance of your legs while alleviating your symptoms at the same time.

Causes of Varicose Veins

Your body has veins that are located near the exterior of the skin that assist the return of oxygen-depleted blood to the heart. As surface vein walls become bigger and deteriorate because of age or heredity, blood can begin to flow backward causing it to collect inside your veins. This can cause an increased pressure which can leave lasting damage to the elastic vein walls.

Varicose veins or spider veins result when the valves that ordinarily prevent the blood from flowing backward become distorted because they have been stretched and bloated out of shape causing them to begin malfunctioning.

Varicose Vein Procedures

Ultrasound-guided Foam Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Chemical Ablation—this procedure utilizes ultrasound application to direct the exact placement of the injections used to treat large varicose veins. It works by treating the exact location of venous reflux.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy—is a procedure that removes large surface varicose veins. With this technique, the unhealthy veins are pulled up and skillfully removed through very minute incisions that do not require stitches. This technique is often a more proficient way to treat surface veins than using multiple sclerotherapy treatments.

Visual Sclerotherapy—this technique is generally used to treat visible spider veins and small varicose veins near the exterior of the skin. A basic sclerosant is injected into the veins, causing them to reduce in size, close off and ultimately fade away. However, 2-5 applications are often needed, but the results are long-lasting.

Compression hose—while compression hose does not treat the cause of vein disease, they often offer relief from its symptoms by stopping blood from pooling in the leg veins, which helps with your circulation as a whole. Compression hose can also assist in the long-term success of all vein treatments.


Vein Doctor

A vein doctor specializes in the treatment of your varicose or spider veins. These are veins that look like huge, bluish, squiggly, squishy worms beneath your skins surface. Age and heredity are both factors that contribute to your having varicose veins as well as being overweight or pregnant. But don’t fret over these unsightly structures; there are treatment options available to you.

Non-surgical treatments or preventive measures include:

• Elevating your legs—varicose veins are caused by the lack of circulation in your legs, by putting your legs up for 30 minutes or so, you not only rest your weary limbs, you increase your circulation.
• Exercise—physical activity should include effortless as well as a helpful routine that will improve your vein health by pumping blood up the leg against the force of gravity. You should know that a weak muscle does not pump as great as a strong one; you should include daily exercise into your routine to increase the benefit of any treatment that you may have had or will have.
• Compression hose—success has been demonstrated with this use of this product in pre-emptive as well as long-term therapy treatment. Graduated compression helps the overall circulation by preventing blood from pooling in the leg veins. You will notice the greatest compression at the ankle with a gradual decrease crawling up the leg.
• Limit sun exposure—the sun is not your friend, it not only damages your skin, but over exposure can affect the elasticity of your veins causing them to widen and also it can discolor your veins.
• Hot baths, saunas and Jacuzzi’s—these applications should be avoided because heat causes your veins to dilate and become larger. It’s important you try to remain consistent in your vein size in order to maintain venous function.

Surgical Procedures

VNUS Closure—this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut.

Endovenous Laser Ablation—is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

EVLT

If you suffer from varicose veins you are not alone. Millions of people across the nation suffer from this same ailment. But you don’t need to suffer, there are a variety of procedures to assist you in alleviating your symptoms and if you don’t suffer from any symptoms, but are just embarrassed by the sight of them, you can still take advantage of the treatments in order to make your legs look great. Treatments like EVLT or endovenous laser treatment.

Initially your vascular surgeon will discuss the procedure with you. At this time a physical examination of the leg will also be performed that will include a Doppler ultrasound examination to make a diagram of the vein that will be treated. Once it has been decided that you are a good candidate for this procedure, your vascular surgeon will schedule the procedure itself.

The Procedure

The EVLT procedure utilizes ultrasound technology, your surgeon will use a slender laser fiber that is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

Advantages

• Immediate relief of symptoms
• Less invasive
• Minimal downtime
• Outpatient procedure
• Minimal scarring and bruising
• Less likely hood of ulcers

After Treatment

• You should not take aspirin for pain, but Tylenol can be used.
• Make sure that you drink plenty of water; 6-8 glasses per day are recommended.
• If you do have tenderness at your procedure site, you may apply ice directly to your healing veins.
• You should avoid tight clothing as well as tight belts while during your healing process.

EVLT takes about 45 minutes to complete and with a local anesthesia it is considered a minimally-invasive procedure for treating varicose veins. There is very little pain if any at all and basically no scarring afterwards.

Laser Varicose Vein Treatment

There is nothing more unsightly or devastating than to have varicose veins. Once these little creatures spring up on your legs, you no longer want to be seen in shorts, swim suits or skirts. But take heart, you no longer have to hide or be embarrassed because of the sight of your legs. Laser varicose vein treatment can give you back your life. You can enjoy wearing what you want as well as showing off your beautiful legs once again!

Laser Varicose Vein Treatment

For this procedure, the area of the leg that is affected will be anesthetized with a local anesthetic. Then, your surgeon will take a slender laser fiber that will be inserted through tiny incisions into the damaged vein, delivering laser energy in short pulses.

These laser pulses will close off the vein preventing any future blood flow. Your body will automatically choose other healthy veins to send blood back to the heart. Once this has been accomplished, the fiber-optic probe will be removed.

There is minimal discomfort during the procedure and you should be able to resume your normal activity the next day.

Once the fiber-optic tube has been removed, a compression stocking will be placed on your leg and must be worn for at least 1 week. It is advised that you get up and walk as soon as your procedure is completed. Normal activity can be resumed within 24 hours; however, strenuous activity or working out in a gym should be avoided.

After your procedure you may experience some minor bruising and soreness that can last from 7-10 days. You can take over-the-counter non-aspirin oral pain relievers if needed.

You should see immediate results without the complications associated with surgery. Laser varicose vein treatment should take care of your unsightly veins although complimentary therapy may be required in some instances. Most spider veins will be addressed in a follow-up visit.

Leg Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are veins that become blown up and twisted filling with blood when poor circulation stops the upward flow to the heart. In extreme situations, veins can burst or form ulcers. Varicose veins appear most often in the leg and thigh area.

Spider veins look like small, fine lines that resemble spider webs. They appear most often on the thighs, ankles and feet. Direct sun contact and certain skin disorders can cause spider veins to show up on the face while spider veins on the legs are in most cases caused by genetics.

While both genders, at any age can be affected, pregnant women and older women are the people who are mostly hit by varicose veins and it is these same women who seek leg vein treatment.
Treatment

Treatment includes surgery or sclerotherapy. They may be used alone or together. These procedures remove the damaged veins and compel the blood to surge through the remaining healthy vessels. Surgery can be done using either local, partial or general anesthesia, depending on how extensive the damage is. Sclerotherapy does not require an anesthetic.

Surgery—stripping of the veins is normally performed under local or partial anesthesia and is considered outpatient surgery. A vein hook is placed inside an incision at knee level and detached through an incision at the groin, then, the vein is stripped or removed. These incisions cause insignificant scarring.

Sclerotherapy—is used in the treatment of spider and varicose veins, this procedure usually requires several sessions. With treat spider veins, a small, thin needle is used to inject a hypertonic saline or other solutions like Sotradecol a sodium tetradecyl sulfate, into the vein. The solution causes the lining of the vein to swell, stopping the blood from flowing. The vein then turns into scar tissue which is eventually absorbed by the body.

Laser and pulsed light treatments—is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

In order for the vein walls to stick together, the leg must be supported after the completion of the procedure. This is normally accomplished by using compression bandages.


Vein therapy

If you have been hiding your legs because of bulging, twisting, worm like veins on your legs, there are several vein therapy options available to you that can help you to shed these monstrosities and allow you to show off your beautiful legs once again.

Vein therapy should be based on factors that include:

• Your doctor’s recommendation
• The dimension of the vessels to be treated
• Medical history
• Age
• Allergies
Treatments

• EVLT—this procedure lasts 45 minutes and is done as an outpatient, in most instances right in your doctor’s office using a local anesthetic. The energy from the laser attacks the vein walls, shrinking them and closing the defective vein so that the blood cannot flow through it. This eliminates any bulging from the vein right at its source. Once the vein has been treated, the blood from the defective vein is diverted to the normal veins that are in your leg.

• Surgery—this is the old fashioned way of surgical ligation and stripping of the veins. This procedure uses two surgical incisions that allow your surgeon to tie off and literally pull out the damaged vein. This procedure is done under general anesthesia.
• VNUS Closure—this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut.
• Sclerotherapy—this technique is generally used to treat visible spider veins and small varicose veins near the exterior of the skin. A basic sclerosant is injected into the veins, causing them to reduce in size, close off and ultimately fade away. However, 2-5 applications are often needed, but the results are long-lasting.

You should see immediate results without the complications associated with surgery. Laser varicose vein treatment should take care of your unsightly veins although complimentary therapy may be required in some instances.

November 30, 2007

Sclerotherapy New York

Millions of women head to New York every year to watch a Broadway play. Plays like Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Lion King, A Chorus Line, Chicago, or Frankstein Off-Broadway just to name a few. And if you are getting all dressed up to see a Broadway musical you want to show off your beautiful legs. If you experience unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins on your thighs, calves and ankles, you may have spider veins. Spider veins can be treated with sclerotherapy in New York a cosmetic procedure that can make your legs look great.

Spider veins are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these minute veins are linked to your larger venous system, they are not a necessary part of it.

Spider veins have one of three basic designs:

1. A true spider shape with a group of veins radiating outward from a dark central point.
2. A pattern that looks like tiny branch-like shapes.
3. They may appear linear—thin separate lines or like sunburst or cartwheel. Linear spider veins are most often found on the inner knee and the outer thigh for a sunburst or cartwheel distribution.

Causes for Spider Veins

• Heredity
• Pregnancy
• Hormonal Shifts
• Weight Gain
• Prolonged Standing
• Prolonged Sitting
• Taking certain Medications


The Procedure

In this sclerotherapy procedure, your veins will be injected with a sclerosing solution that will make them collapse and fade from sight. This can also clear up other symptoms that you may be experiencing that are associated with spider veins, like aching, burning, swelling and night cramps.

Treatment takes 30 minutes to an hour and sometimes you may need 3-4 treatments, but the results are permanent. On average the cost of sclerotherapy is $273. If you are experiencing problems with spider veins you can find a New York Vein treatment center now.

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