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.

Varicose Vein Treatment Options Include:

• Sclerotherapy—in this 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
• Laser Therapy—with the advanced technology of lasers, treatment of spider veins and deeper, reticular veins, can be done relatively easily right in the cosmetic surgeon’s office. Lasers are extremely safe and effective on leg veins, as well as veins visible on the face, neck, and chest. The treatments cause very few side effects and you can resume your regular activities immediately following the procedure.

Alternative Treatments

• Surgery—this is the old fashioned way of surgical ligation and stripping if 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

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your varicose veins. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.