As the body ages, there are many imperfections that can arise both in terms of the outward appearance of the person, as well as internally. There are many different things that a person can do in order to make sure that they are aging as gracefully as possible, and part of that is knowing the difference between a cosmetic imperfection, and a visual indicator of something more serious.
Take, for example, the appearance of irregular veins and whether or not they will need to be treated with vein sclerotherapy. In order to understand why vein sclerotherapy might or might not be needed, it is important to first understand how problematic veins are caused in the first place.
While old age and circulatory problems are indeed significant causes of problematic veins that become visible on the upper or lower legs, they can just as easily occur in younger women who have gained a significant amount of weight in a small amount of time. Of course, this could be a cause of general obesity, but it could just as easily occur with the weight that is gained during pregnancy. If the main cause is obesity, then the woman should go on a diet. Pregnant women will need to wear proper footwear and stay active, but also know when to rest.
Problematic veins are caused when an extreme amount of pressure is placed on them. The veins in the legs are meant to carry blood both to and from the heart. So, when the circulation in the veins is impaired, the veins start to swell in order to accommodate the blood that needs to pass through. This is where the vein sclerotherapy procedure might come in.
It is important to note that vein sclerotherapy is not just done for problematic veins, it is also done for cosmetic purposes. After all, there are very few women (especially those who love to show off their legs) who want to look down at their legs and see an ugly, protruding vein. However, there are ways to tell if the vein is more than just something ugly.
For example, if a rash starts to develop around the vein, that is a clear indication that something might be additionally wrong. Sure, a rash can just be a rash, but if this kind of rash remains untreated, it could ulcerate. Another thing that needs to be watched out for is if the leg or legs on which these veins appear frequently become stiff or ache. Both of these are indications that a clot might be present.
This procedure is done in the form of injections. These injections are administered to the problematic veins via a very thin needle. The medicine in these injections is designed to improve flood flow, while at the same time making the walls of the veins shrink back to their original size, thus making them invisible again. This procedure will be done over the course of several sessions. The amount of sessions needed will depend on the severity of the veins.
