Spider veins are small, red, purple, or blue veins that can appear on the legs and face. While they may not be painful or cause any medical problems, they can be unsightly and embarrassing for some people. Spider veins become more common with age, especially for women. Possible causes include sun exposure, hormonal fluctuations, obesity,
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How Long Does Vein Sclerotherapy Last?
For the treatment of small varicose veins or spider veins, you may wish to explore sclerotherapy, a minimally invasive way to look and feel better. Featuring quick in-office treatments and no downtime, sclerotherapy from your vascular surgeon is highly effective, and best of all, it lasts. Let’s learn more about sclerotherapy treatment and where you
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“Sclero-” literally means hardening or scarring, and sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment in which a chemical irritant solution is injected into varicose veins; the solution causes the veins to form scar tissue and collapse, which closes off the blood supply. The blood is naturally and automatically re-routed to nearby healthier veins, and the collapsed
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