Why Spider Vein Treatment?

There's nothing that can mar a woman's appearance, especially during the summer months, quite like an ugly spider vein. Treatment for this condition has become quite popular in recent years as baby boomers with some disposable income seek ways to stay looking younger, longer.

Spider veins are enlarged or swollen veins, usually appearing dark blue or purple veins at the surface of the skin, usually in the legs. Larger veins that swell are referred to as varicose veins, which can take on a bulging or twisted appearance. It's no wonder that in the fight against spider veins, treatment through both surgical and non-surgical means has swollen into a massive industry.

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Varicose Vein Removal

But it's important not to simply leap at the first spider vein removal procedure that's presented to you. Before you spend hard-won dollars on creams and topicals, devices and other "magic" cures, take a few moments to learn about all the options in spider vein treatments. When you're ready to take action, know that you can speak to the professionals at Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty for a one-on-one consultation.

Spider Vein Removal

As with any cosmetic procedure, with spider veins, treatments can vary widely from a few dollars to thousands. Spider vein removal surgery is actually used mostly in treating larger veins, or varicose veins. Because this procedure involves IV sedation anesthesia and actual micro-excision of the swollen vein, it carries with it the most surgical time and soreness of any spider vein treatment.

Laser surgery, which uses bursts of light to "zap" the affected area, gradually fades the appearance of the spider vein. Treatments also include schlerotherapy, which makes use of an injectable solution to collapse the distended vein wall, and ambulatory phlebectomy, a procedure by which veins are extracted through very tiny light micro-incisions.

Each of these procedures has its risks and benefits, and the appropriateness of any one course of action will be heavily influenced by an individual's health, budget and preferences. If you're considering one of these procedures, we welcome you to contact Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty at 618-654-8100 to set up a consultation.

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