Information Regarding Spider Vein Removal Austin TX

By Beryl Dalton


Image is everything in todays competitive world be it in social circles or corporate and boardroom affairs. Looks in nearly all spheres of life play a key role in determining your acceptance into various social clubs or status to getting on the right side of your boss for that promotion. As such any flaws on your skin may be frowned upon, an thus the increasing popularity of Spider vein removal Austin TX

The condition of spider veins and its more serious counterpart varicose veins are extremely common, especially among women. The condition is seen as an area of skin coloration, usually red or blue, and a web like structure of visible veins spreading from this area. The coloration is as a result of a raptured valve in the weak vein, which cannot contain blood flow, leading to its accumulation in the area.

This condition is caused by various factors. Medics have determined that pressure on the veins is the most common cause. This is usually as a result of long hours of either sitting or standing, usually at the work places. Old age has been noted as another factor alongside physical injury especially to the legs. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause have been known to cause the condition as well.

Treatment for the condition is readily available and with a very high success rate. The most effective treatment known is sclerotherapy. It involves a medical procedure where special solution known as sclerosants are injected into the ailing vein. A small needle is used and several injections are made along the length of the vein. It is a short and rather painless procedure.

Sclerotherapy has become quite popular since it is a rather quick procedure. It takes roughly twenty minutes on average for the procedure to be completed. Healing is also quite fast and begins almost immediately as some have noted the veins to disappear minutes later. Some however may take up to three weeks. Cramping and burning sensation are some of the side effects expected during the procedure.

Another form of treatment I known as light treatment. It involves focusing a visible light spectrum on the ailing vein. This serves to burn and close the vein. Blood is then redirected to other veins. Light treatment is usually done when this condition affects the face. It may be combined with other fotofacial treatments so as to enhance results and healing.

External rays of light at times are not sufficient for purposes of treating affected veins in the legs. There are variants of the procedure used in such a case. They mainly involve inserting some form of fiber into the veins. It delivers light pulses to aid in treatment. These include radio-frequency occlusion, where a catheter is inserted to the vein. Surgery may also be used by either stripping or ligation of the vein, or ambulatory phlebotomy.

The procedures of treatment of spider veins have been improved and are readily available in most medical centers and clinics. The procedure is quite painless, and does not usually require anesthesia, except when surgery is required.This however is more effective if a professional who has skills on the procedure is involved.




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