Veinwave for Spider Veins

Individuals with spider veins in the Knoxville, Tennessee area and throughout the nation have found success through Veinwave. Spider veins may be very embarrassing because of their bluish or purplish appearance and may lead many to feel self-conscious as a result of the unsightly veins. Veinwave uses thermocoagulation to treat spider veins located anywhere on the body. Those who are interested in treatment should first consult a specialist regarding their candidacy for this procedure. The treatment may be used to provide relief from spider veins or telangiectasia—tangled, thread-like veins—on the legs, arms, ankles, face, knees, etc. Individuals who are epileptic, have bleeding disorders, wear pacemakers and women who are pregnant are not considered candidates for this treatment.

The injection site will first be cleaned and the Knoxville specialist proceeds by using a very fine, insulated needle to administer the treatment subepidermally. The actual vessel, however, is not pierced during this treatment. The tiny vessels in the treatment area are destroyed with the thermocoagulation, and should go away pretty quickly. The treatment session takes about 10 to 15 minutes to perform and there are no bandages required following treatment. For more information and details about the procedure, those interested should seek consultation with a Knoxville vein specialist at a fully-equipped facility in the area.

There is no downtime after the procedure and patients are typically allowed to return to work and resume other normal activities immediately following the treatment. The results appear immediately after treatment and continue to improve over the next few days. Once spider veins are treated with Veinwave, the results are permanent, meaning they will no longer bother the patient. There is a very small risk of scarring associated with Veinwave, although the risk is very minimal compared to the risk that is associated with many other procedures designed to provide relief from problem veins like spider veins.

For most patients, only one session is required to reach optimal results. However, some patients require multiple sessions to achieve optimal results with this treatment. Veinwave is typically not covered by insurance because spider veins are considered a cosmetic concern. If spider veins occur along with varicose veins, however, insurance may cover the cost of treatment. This is an issue that should be discussed with a vein specialist as well as one's insurance company to learn more and to help determine if the procedure will be covered.

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