Vein Treatment
With advances in medical treatments, you have many options for getting rid of spider and varicose veins.
About
Vein Treatment
Spider and varicose veins can affect the look of your skin. But with advances in medical treatments, you have many options for getting rid of these noticeable veins. Aesthetic skin expert Jessica Goerig, MS, PA-C, and board-certified dermatologist Ryan Goerig, MD, at Dana Point Dermatology specialize in vein treatment and can develop a personalized plan to erase your unsightly veins. For an evaluation, call the office in Dana Point, California, or request an appointment online today.
About
Vein Treatment
Spider Vein Treatments
Spider veins and superficial broken blood vessels can be treated safely and effectively at the Dermatology Point Dermatology.
Treatment Options
Sclerotherapy
The most commonly used treatment by our doctors is sclerotherapy. One of our highly skilled doctors injects a chemical into the damaged spider or varicose vein. These injections irritate the wall of the vein and prevent the blood flow in the damaged vein. This improves circulation to the treated leg and reduces swelling.
All treatments are performed in our office. You may need more than one treatment. Spider veins usually disappear in 3-6 weeks, and varicose veins take longer, about 3-4 months.
Laser Treatments
Lasers can be used for spider veins and small broken blood vessels. During the laser treatment, you doctor will direct the laser light directly at the vein. Lasers have the ability to destroy the vein without damaging your skin.
Most patients can return to work or normal activities the next day. Smaller veins may disappear after treatment, while larger veins turn dark and fade over 1-3 months. You may need more than one treatment.
Why Do I Need a Consultation?
One of our cosmetic dermatologists (a skin doctor who helps improve a person’s physical appearance) will evaluate your condition and all of your information to determine the best course of treatment. If your varicose veins put you at risk for complications, you may be referred to a vascular surgeon. During your consult the doctor will:
Leg Veins and Broken Blood Vessels
Spider veins are extremely common and can develop at any age. They are small superficial veins and can be red, blue, or flesh tone and they have a web-like appearance. Spider and varicose veins are damaged veins.
Varicose veins are larger veins that may appear twisted or bulging on top of the skin. Varicose veins can put you at risk for complications like a blood clot or open sores on the leg. If you have varicose veins, you should see a vascular surgeon.
If you can answer yes to these questions, you may want to consider non-surgical treatments to fade your veins:
- Are you bothered by the appearance of leg veins?
- Do you have broken blood vessels at the surface of your skin?
- Address your concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan
- Review your overall health
- Evaluate your skin conditions
- Discuss the risk and benefits of the treatment
- Discuss the number and costs of treatment
A consultation is required and there is a fee for the consultation.
Is Treatment Covered by Insurance?
No, in most cases treatments for spider veins or superficial broken blood vessels are not covered by health insurance.
If you have bulging varicose veins, you should see a vascular surgeon to find out if it’s medically necessary to treat them. Always check with your individual health insurance provider to find out if you have coverage.
Vein Treatment Q & A
Spider veins
Spider veins are visible red or blue lines that may create a web-like appearance on your skin. These types of veins can appear anywhere on your body, but are most commonly found on your face, hands, and chest.Varicose veins
Varicose veins are the bulging, thick, and gnarled veins that develop under your skin. Like spider veins, these types of veins can occur anywhere but are most often found on the legs. Whether you have spider or varicose veins, the team at Dana Point Dermatology can develop a treatment plan to improve the look and texture of your skin.The team at Dana Point Dermatology develops individualized vein treatment plans based on the type of veins you have and their location.
Initially, the team may suggest lifestyle modification to improve blood circulation, such as regular exercise and keeping your feet elevated when you can.
These treatments may prevent new spider or varicose veins from forming, but they can’t get rid of the ones you have. To improve the look of your skin and get rid of your veins, Dana Point Dermatology offers sclerotherapy.
Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for spider and varicose veins. During the minimally invasive, in-office procedure, your clinician at Dana Point Dermatology injects a chemical into the affected vein. The chemical irritates the vein, causing it to collapse.
Sclerotherapy at Dana Point Dermatology takes less than an hour and causes little discomfort. The number of injections you need depends on the length and number of damaged veins.
After your injections, your clinician covers the injection sites with gauze and compression tape. There’s no downtime following sclerotherapy, though you may be advised to refrain from strenuous exercise for up to 10 days following your injections.
Your spider veins should disappear within 3-6 weeks and your varicose veins within 3-4 months. The team at Dana Point Dermatology may suggest a series of treatments to get the best results.
To schedule a vein treatment consultation, contact Dana Point Dermatology by phone or online today.
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