Laser therapy and sclerotherapy are both treatments that are readily available to treat spider veins. Laser therapy has been around for several decades, while sclerotherapy is a newer treatment option. Both treatments are effective to remove spider veins, but it is important to know how they work and why laser therapy is generally considered to
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Leg Vascular Disease Causes
Vascular Disease is an umbrella term used to describe any condition that affects blood vessels; arteries and veins and can be caused by a multitude of conditions. The vascular system is composed of a series of vessels, arteries and veins. Arteries are responsible for moving blood with oxygen toward the body tissue and veins are
Read MoreSclerotherapy vs Laser Therapy for Spider Veins. Which is the Best Treatment For Spider Veins?
Spider veins can be treated with two different types of therapy, either sclerotherapy or laser therapy, both of which are appropriate and effective treatment options. They both work similarly, in that they both cause scarring of the vein, which prevents blood flow by closing the vein. Once this occurs, the body can then remove the
Read MoreHow Many Sclerotherapy Sessions Are Needed For Spider Veins
Sclerotherapy is the best option available to remove unwanted spider veins. In general terms and under optimal conditions, patients can achieve desirable results within 4 treatment sessions. Spider veins occur when the small blood vessels in the skin pool with blood, which results in a red or violaceous color on the skin. They are most
Read MoreCan Spider Veins Return After Treatment?
If you are embarrassed or concerned about the appearance of your spider veins, there are treatments available to remove them, but are these treatments successful and will the spider veins return? The spider veins that are treated won’t return, but the body is constantly forming new blood vessels with healing, so new spider veins are
Read MoreDo Spider Veins become Varicose Veins?
Spider veins versus varicose veins. Do spider veins become varicose veins, since these are both veins? Does one type of vein disease cause the other? Even though both are veins that are usually seen in the legs, there are quite a few differences between the two types of veins. Find out in this blog post
Read MoreHow to Choose a Varicose Vein Surgeon
After deciding to look into procedural or surgical options to treat your varicose veins, the most important second step is to find a board certified doctor that is able to complete different types of procedures to treat varicose veins. This can seem like a daunting process, but with a little information on your side, you
Read MoreExercise to Help Prevent Varicose Veins
Varicose veins cannot always be prevented, but exercising may reduce some of the risk. If you already suffer from varicose veins, exercise is an excellent way to help reduce symptoms. Exercise doesn’t have to be anything fancy and in fact can be done at your own home, in your neighborhood, or local park. Low-impact cardiovascular
Read MoreVein Stenting Risks
Vein stenting is gaining more popularity and is being used more often to treat specific diseases and narrowing of the veins, typically within the legs. Although vein stenting is a minimally invasive procedure, there are still potential risks that may be associated with this procedure. In order to understand more about the risks of stenting,
Read MoreGuide to Vascular Surgery
About Vascular Surgery Vascular surgery is a specialty of medicine that treats problems with the blood vessels in the body. Patients may require vascular surgery if they develop disease or problems in the blood vessels. Surgical procedures can range from being minimally invasive to open procedures. All of the open procedures are performed in an
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