Spider Vein Removal Austin TX

By Beryl Dalton


Spider vein has risen to be among the most common dermatological conditions, especially affecting women. Most people feel quite uncomfortable with veins showing on their face and legs, and as such spider vein removal Austin TX has become an increasingly important need, especially with the image obsessed society we live in today where promotions, success, self-worth, dating, social class, status and even friends are determined by ones image.

Spider veins and the more serious varicose veins have become quite widespread, especially in women. The condition is caused by a weak vein, which is unable to contain flow of blood to the heart. Since the valves are weak, there occurs accumulation of blood which then causes visible areas or red or blue coloration on the skin. There is also formation of a web like structure spreading from the coloration area and sometimes swelling may be noted.

Spider veins may have various causes. The main cause has been determined to be pressure on the vein which causes the weakness and rapturing of the valves. This pressure may be caused by elongated hours of standing or sitting, especially at work. Old age is another cause, as well as physical injury to the vein and the surrounding area. Hormonal changes have also been known to cause the condition.

Treatment for the condition is available. There are several methods of treatment, the most effective one being sclerotherapy. It is deemed as a permanent treatment to the problem. This procedure involves injection of sclerosant solution into the affected veins. This is usually very effective especially with enlarged veins. The procedure is rather painless and takes about twenty minutes.

If the condition had not advanced so much, and the swelling is minimal, the veins should disappear in a few minutes after the doctor is done with the procedure. In the case of more swelling and wider spread, it could take up to three weeks for healing. Some side effects from the procedure include cramping and a mild burning sensation. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not undergo the procedure.

Light treatment is another form of removing spider veins. The process involves using rays of a visible spectrum of light to burn and close the veins. This serves to redirect blood flow into other veins. The procedure is recommended for spider veins affecting the face. It is usually combine with other foto-facial treatments to get better results.

There are various variants of light treatment, especially for those affecting the legs. Most involve inserting a fiber into the affected veins. This serves to deliver light pulses into the vein for treatment. Other similar variants include radio frequency occlusion, which makes use of catheters, and surgery ligation, stripping 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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