Austin Vein Treatment

Austin, Texas has a number of vein clinics which offer the latest treatment for both varicose veins and spider veins.

Spider Veins

Both laser and sclerotherapy are available as treatment for spider veins. The choice of treatment is largely based on patient preference and physician experience. Both techniques can rid spider veins but laser is fast becoming the treatment of choice. Unlike, sclerotherapy, laser does not involve the use of multiple injections and is a much faster procedure. In addition, the side effects and the downtime with laser is significantly reduced compared to sclerotherapy. Laser, however, is slightly more expensive than sclerotherapy.

Varicose veins

Over the past decade, many techniques have become available to treat varicose veins. While none of them can cure varicose veins, they all do a satisfactory job in removing all the large varicosities. The available treatments for varicose veins include vein ligation and stripping, ambulatory phlebectomy, endovenous laser treatment, radiofrequency ablation and the trivex procedure. The choice of the procedure is again dependent on the type of varicose veins and availability of facilities. Recurrence even though rare, can occur with any one of these techniques. The endovenous laser treatment is fast becoming the treatment of choice for many individuals with varicose veins limited to the thigh.

Prevention:

Most cosmetic physicians in Austin recommend preventive measures to reduce the development of varicose or spider veins. Austin vein treatment measures include:

- avoid prolonged standing or sitting

- wearing compression stockings on a regular basic

- control weight

- remain active and exercise regularly