Varicose Vein Cosmetic Treatment

Cosmetic Treatment for Varicose, Spider, Reticular Veins

Spider veins are small, damaged veins that can appear on the surface of the legs. They can be blue, purple, or red and may appear in the form of thin lines, webs, or branches. While usually not painful, many patients choose to treat them for cosmetic reasons – insurance will not cover this.

At Integrated Skin Institute, we treat surface-level spider, reticular, and varicose veins with:

sclerotherapy
vascular lasers

Treatment sessions are typically 20-30 minutes each
Each leg may require several (2-3) sessions until desired improvement

What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which a small amount of medication is injected into the veins requiring treatment. The veins react to the medication by becoming inflamed and closing off, reabsorbing into the body over the following weeks.

This treatment takes about 30 minutes to complete and is performed in the office. Patients can expect to resume normal activities immediately after treatment, but will require the use of compression stockings for one week following treatment.

Sclerotherapy – 1st line treatment

Vascular laser – 2nd line treatment

How to Prevent Spider Veins

You can’t change your genetics, but there are a few things you can do to lower the risk you’ll develop spider veins. Dr. Mudigonda recommends doing the following:

Stay active and try to maintain a healthy weight
Avoid sitting or standing in one position for too long
Wear compression stockings or socks
Protect your skin from the sun
Avoid tight clothing that restricts blood flow

However, since spider veins are often caused by underlying chronic venous insufficiency, a formal medical consultation and ultrasound evaluation may be beneficial. – click here to learn more.

Schedule An Appointment

To book a cosmetic or laser appointment please contact our friendly staff.