Spider veins are a common cosmetic issue that usually appears on the surface of the skin on the face, chest, and legs. They look like red, blue, or violet branches on the skin. While they may not indicate a health issue, spider veins can affect wellness, especially if they start to bother you.
Our idea of healthy skin is smooth and with no visible texture, lines, or veins. Spider veins can definitely detract from the ideal of beautiful and youthful skin. Fortunately, the problem of spider veins is now easily resolved. In some cases, spider veins can improve with conservative measures, but vein treatments, especially those offered by a vein doctor, can produce even better results in as quick a time as possible.
Here we will discuss the different ways spider veins can be gotten rid of.
Available Treatments
The first step in getting rid of spider veins is to visit a vein doctor who can evaluate and diagnose your condition and plan your treatment. Spider veins tend not to disappear on their own without professional treatment, but as a way to prevent them from worsening, the doctor will likely recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding prolonged sitting or standing positions, wearing compression stockings to improve circulation, as well as avoiding being sedentary and being more physically active.
As far as treatments go, the ones with the highest patient satisfaction are those performed by a vein doctor. The two most common medical treatments for spider veins are sclerotherapy and laser therapy.
- Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into each problematic vein, causing it to collapse and fade away over time. It may take several sessions to completely get rid of the problematic veins, but from the first session, patients will see a marked improvement. Sclerotherapy is considered affordable by most patients, and it entails a quick recovery period.
- Laser therapy or endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) uses laser light energy to heat and destroy the walls of spider veins. EVLT is often recommended to patients with these veins in the face or those allergic to the chemical agent in sclerosant. Compared to sclerotherapy, there are more risks associated with laser therapy, and patients with certain medical conditions may not be the best candidate for the procedure.
Spider Vein Treatment in Tampa, FL
If you suffer from unsightly spider veins, find out from a vein doctor what treatment option is best for you. Contact board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon Dr. Edward G. Mackay, at Edward G. Mackay and Associates, Tampa’s most sought-after vein specialist. Dr. Mackay will evaluate your condition and create a treatment plan that can restore the beauty of your skin, with the most innovative vein treatments currently available.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mackay, call our vein clinic today at (727) 349-5652 or use our convenient online request form. Our caring team of vein specialists in Tampa looks forward to serving you in our Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, or Largo vein clinic.
