4 Common Varicose And Spider Vein Treatments

As you get older, you may notice spider and varicose veins on your legs, arms, face or anywhere else on your body. Varicose veins are more prominent than spider veins, but both can be easily treated in many ways. If you have varicose and/or spider veins you want to treat, check out these four common treatments.

1. DIY Lifestyle Changes

If you have spider veins or varicose veins due to being overweight, losing weight may help reduce the appearance, and it will help prevent new ones from forming. Exercise is also a great way to help reduce the appearance of spider and varicose veins, and it may accelerate your weight loss if necessary. Varicose veins can become painful and swollen. Therefore, if pain is your biggest concern, consider support stockings. They don't reverse the veins, but they can help reduce swelling.

2. Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is commonly used to treat spider veins, and it may work on some small varicose veins as well. During the procedure, saline solution is injected into the vein. This kills the vein, but don't worry. These veins are unnecessary, and other veins will make up for the now-missing vein if needed. The procedure is non-invasive and can be done during your lunch break.

3. Laser Treatment

There are also laser treatments to eliminate spider veins and small varicose veins. One type is a surface laser, which destroys the veins through the skin, causing them to collapse. The other laser treatment is endovenous. A laser fiber is inserted into the desired vein and used to collapse it from the inside. This is slightly more invasive than the surface laser, and you may need an anesthetic. Both cause some discomfort.

4. Surgical Removal

For larger varicose veins, surgery is often the best solution. In some cases, the surgeon may choose to remove the affected segment, but veins are often tied off instead. If you have particularly large surface veins, ambulatory phlebectomy may be recommended. This type of procedure uses small incisions so there is no need for stitches. Depending on the procedure, the doctor may recommend a general or local anesthesia.

If you struggle with varicose or spider veins, you aren't alone. Luckily, however, there are many ways to treat these type of veins both with and without surgery. If you have some surface veins you want to be removed, contact a local provider in yo9ur area today to get a consultation and quote. For more information, contact a company like Varicure Vein Center.