What You need to know about Varicose Veins

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Spider veins, or "starbursts," are so named because these small veins just under the skin often radiate out from a central point, reminiscent of the shape of a spider. They may also appear as fine, separate lines, as a web-like maze, or as "branches" from a single "trunk" of a tree-shaped form. Spider veins can grow on any part of the body, including the face, thighs, calves, and ankles. It is known that spider veins are related to abnormal blood flow in the affected veins. Any condition or action that puts pressure on leg veins (e.g., gaining weight and sitting or standing for long periods of time), can contribute to their growth.

Always spider vein laser treatment is conducted in a doctor's office or clinic and can be completed in less than an hour. There is rarely pain associated with the treatment although pain-sensitive individuals may request a local anesthetic. After effects of the treatment may consist of redness at the site, a slight bump under the skin and occasionally a small bruise. These effects typically disappear within a few hours. Usual activity can be resumed immediately although it is advisable to avoid exposing the treated area to sunlight for a few days. Although laser removal of spider veins may not erase all defects in the skin, most patients are happy with the results. It is essential to remember, however, that laser removal does not prevent the normal effects of aging and that treatment does not prevent the occurrence of new spider veins.

In general, the best candidates for laser removal of spider veins:

Are physically healthy & psychologically stable
Do not smoke
Want to change their appearance & have superficial spider veins that will respond to laser treatment
Have fair skin or the appropriate skin tone for the type of laser used
Are not taking Accutane, nor have taken it for the previous 18 months
Do not have unusual scar formations & are well informed about the method
Hold realistic expectations about the outcome

Laser technology has continued to develop and has noticeably improved over the last several years. Newer treatments include cooling by contact with metal devices, cold air or small blasts of liquid nitrogen to diminish pain and minimize the effects of heat on the tissues. Semi-permanent or permanent skin lightening may occur in the treated areas. The skin may also become hyperpigmented (darker) immediately following the surgery. Darkened skin can often be successfully treated with a bleaching cream. Lightened skin tone can be more difficult. In this case, most patients choose to live with the lightened area, but others undergo medical tattooing to even out the skin tone. Heat from the laser may cause burns or injuries. To reduce the risks involved in this process, carefully follow all of your surgeon's instructions, both before and after surgery.

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