Friday, February 27, 2015

Details On 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.

Varicose veins and their related cosmetic defects such as spider veins are among the most common. These conditions occur when a valve in a given vein is weak and unable to control reverse blood flow and may cause accumulation. The result is an area of the skin with a red or blue color, with web like structure emanating from a central point. Spider veins usually occur on the thighs, calves, ankles and face.

The condition may be caused by several factors. The main one is undue pressure on the veins, usually due to excessive weight gain and sitting or standing for long hours. Other factors include hormonal imbalances especially during pregnancy, old age, a physical injury to the vein, and in some rare cases it may be genetic.

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.

Laser surgery or light treatment is another form of treatment for the condition. It involves focusing rays of visible light on the affected area. This treatment is usually preferred for removal of spider veins on the face. It is usually combined with various methods of foto-facial treatment. Laser treatment side effects include skin redness, minimal bruising, swelling and sometimes changes in skin tone.

When the condition is on the leg area such as on the calves, thighs and ankles, more intensive variants of the procedure. These will mainly involve insertion of a fiber like material into the vein, which is used to project the light into the affected areas. Surgery may also be used in advanced cases which may require ambulatory phlebotomy and stripping or ligation of the affected veins.

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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