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Telangiectasias, more commonly known as spider veins, are the small thin clusters of blue, red or purple veins that reside close to the surface of the skin and commonly appear on the legs and face. While spider veins are connected to the deep venous system, these surface veins are of no benefit to those who have them. There are many causes of telangiectasias, the most common of which are heredity, hormones, weight gain, trauma, prolonged standing and certain medications. Spider veins can come in several forms, they can appear as a true spider shape—dark in the center surrounded by smaller vessels radiating out from it, as tiny branch like shapes or as simple linear lines. Symptoms associated with spider veins range from aching and burning to swelling and cramping; these symptoms are most often experienced at night.

Because telangiectasias are so common among individuals (it is estimated that over 50% of females have some form of spider veins) several treatments have been developed to help combat them. Before undergoing treatment however, it is important to know there is no cure for spider veins and there is no way to prevent new ones from appearing—these treatments are specifically designed to treat the already existing spider veins. However, by treating existing spider veins patients will have assistance with both the visible signs of telangiectasias as well as the symptoms associated with it. This will allow patients to relieve symptoms and experience spider vein free skin.

For spider veins, removal can be done in one of three ways: with sclerotherapy, IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments or laser vein removal treatments. Some surgical vein procedures may also eliminate spider veins however this is secondary to the removal of a larger varicose or feeder vein and would not be performed to treat telangiectasias alone.

Sclerotherapy – Sclerotherapy is a popular method that is used to help eliminate spider veins. This treatment involves a very small needle being injected superficially into the spider vein followed by a small amount of an irritant solution. The solution results in an internal swelling of the vein, which causes it to shut itself down; once shut down the body eliminates it naturally. Several treatments can be required to remove all present veins. Side effects can include redness swelling, bruising, scabs, scarring and skin ulcerations in the treatment area as well as allergic reaction to treatment solutions.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – IPL treatments for spider veins utilize pulsed laser light to reach and treat problem veins. The laser energy penetrates though the outer layers of skin to target the veins below. Pulsed light technology reaches and treats veins at multiple levels; the heat from the light cauterizes veins so that they may be cut off from the blood supply. Once cut off from the blood supply, it will be naturally absorbed and eradicated by the body.

Laser Spider Vein Removal – Laser spider vein removal is similar to IPL but differs in that true lasers utilize one continuous light wavelength that penetrates the skin at one specific depth. The light intensity light energy used by the laser can be accurately directed toward the problem veins. The heated vein is effectively cauterized which cuts off its blood supply. With no blood to supply the vein, the body then breaks down the vessel and eradicates it naturally through the lymphatic system.

Before undergoing telangiectasias or spider vein removal, be sure to do adequate research in order to determine the right course of treatment for you.

Varicose veins are a true problem for many men and women, which is why treatments such as vein stripping have been developed. Everyone wants to have soft, smooth skin, however only a healthy skin can give you these attributes. Varicose veins not only cause problems on the inside of your body, they also can be visually unappealing. Enlarged, distended and twisted varicose veins that lie at the surface of the skin are both a medical and cosmetic problem. Those men and women suffering from the condition of varicose veins often go to great lengths to remove them. Over the years, many vein removal treatments have been developed, but the vein stripping procedure has proven to be both reliable and effective.

There are many factors that lead to the formation of varicose veins; the most prominent include genetics, gender, weight, age and the amount of strain that is put on the legs. Varicose veins are large, bluish in color and tend to protrude or bulge from the lower and/or upper legs. The bulging occurs as a result of a buildup of blood within the vein due to incompetent valves. Inside each vein reside valves that help to compartmentalize blood flow to the extremities; compartmentalizing the blood enables the body to be able to control blood flow as the heart pumps. Each beat of our heart pushes small amounts of blood through each vein segment, but when valves become damaged, more blood remains within specific vein segments, which cause these segments to expand. Over time, the expansion continually increases which leads to bulging—the bulging brings the vein closer to the surface.

Many individuals can live with varicose veins their entire lives and never have any problems, yet others can experience some or all of the symptoms associated with this type of vein damage. Some of the most common symptoms experienced include an achy or heavy feeling in your legs, significant pain after sitting or standing for an extended period of time, burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling, itching, or skin ulcers. If patients experience these symptoms on a persistent basis or have a large portion of damaged veins, then a vein removal treatment such as vein stripping may be required.

Vein stripping is a surgical procedure designed to remove large varicose veins from the upper and lower legs. Vein stripping is performed in order to relieve the symptoms associated with varicose veins as well as improve the cosmetic appearance of the leg. Depending on the patient and the severity of the veins, either a local or a general anesthesia will be administered. Before the procedure beings, your physician will perform an ultrasound on the area in order to establish vein function and identify any blood clots that may be present. Once set, the physician will begin with an incision in the groin area in order to locate and mark the veins being treated and all its branches. Another incision is made at the ankle; a “stripper” is inserted throughout the leg to pull the vein out. The remaining ends of the veins are tied off or ligated in order to prevent the reoccurrence of varicose veins.

Once the treatment is completed, the incisions will be closed with sutures and the leg will be wrapped in a compression bandage in order to help minimize bruising and swelling. Some downtime will be required, and patients could experience some or all of the side effects including pain, bruising, bleeding, swelling, numbness and infection. If experienced at all, these side effects are minimal and short lived. Within 7 to 10 days, patients can resume their normal daily activities, all while enjoying their smooth, vein free legs. For those looking to treat unsightly varicose veins, consider vein stripping.

Facial veins, which are most commonly known to men and women as spider veins or telangiectasias, are the small blue, purple or red veins that reside close to the surface of our facial skin. There are many reasons why spider veins initially form—hormones, weight gain, heredity, trauma, certain medications and prolonged standing can all have an effect. When spider veins appear on the skin’s surface, they are still connected to the deeper venous system, but these small spider-like branches serve no specific function or purpose; for this reason, more men and women are searching for ways to remove them. Knowing the cause of your facial veins will help you to find the right treatment that will reduce their appearance for a more uniform complexion.

Because so many men and women currently live with pesky facial veins, several different treatments have been developed to reduce their appearance. The three most common treatments undergone for the removal of unwanted spider veins are Sclerotherapy, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments and laser vein removal treatments. In addition to these vein removal treatments, surgical procedures are also available, however surgical treatments are most often reserved to treat larger varicose or feeder veins; therefore surgical treatments are never undergone to remove facial veins alone.

Sclerotherapy – Sclerotherapy is a spider vein removal treatment that is very common for both men and women; it involves the injection of an irritant solution into the targeted vein via a small needle. Once the needle is inserted into the spider vein, the solution administered is designed to create internal swelling within the vein. Once the vein is swollen, the swelling causes it to shut itself down; once shut down, it will be naturally eliminated by the body. Several sclerotherapy treatments may be necessary in order to remove all unwanted veins, but after a treatment series, patients can see fantastic results.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Intense pulsed light vein removal treatments are designed to eliminate unwanted spider veins through the use of pulsed laser technology. During each treatment session, the laser light effectively penetrates through the outer layers of skin in order to target the dermis at several different wavelength depths. At this point, the energy from the laser light converts into heat, and this heat cauterizes the blood flow to the spider veins, effectively cutting them off from the deeper venous system and rendering them inactive. Once the facial veins are deprived of blood, they will shrivel up and be naturally absorbed and eradicated by the body.

Laser Spider Vein Removal – Laser vein removal treatments for unwanted facial veins are similar to intense pulsed light treatments; however instead of targeting the dermis layers of skin with multiple laser wavelengths, laser treatments utilize one continuous wavelength of light. While both of these light based treatment options are effective, patients who undergo true laser treatments often see results faster because, when the laser energy is concentrated at one specific wavelength, it is stronger. Like IPL treatments, with true laser treatments, the heat from the laser energy also cuts off the blood supply to the veins so that they can be naturally expelled by the body.

Before choosing a facial vein removal treatment, be sure to do adequately research them all—this will help you to determine which the best is for your individual needs. Once you find a vein treatment that works, you’ll experience a clearer, more uniform complexion that lasts.

By the time we reach adulthood, most of us are familiar with the tiny spider like veins that can appear on the face and legs. Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are small veins that are blue, purple or red in color and reside close to the surface of the skin. There are many reasons as to why spider veins form—hormones, heredity, weight gain, trauma, certain medications and prolonged standing can all have an effect. And while these veins still remain connected to the deeper venous system, once they appear they serve no specific function or purpose. Because of this, many men and women search for ways to remove them. Knowing why your spider veins appear and finding the right treatment to remove them will help you to achieve a clearer, more uniform complexion that lasts.

Because there are so many individuals that currently have spider veins (it is estimated that close to 50% of adult females suffer with some degree of spider veins) several different treatments have been developed to combat them. Spider veins are most commonly treated in one of three ways: sclerotherapy, IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments or laser vein removal treatments. In addition to these procedures there are also surgical vein procedures that can eliminate spider veins, however spider vein removal is secondary to the removal of larger varicose or feeder veins therefore these treatments would not be performed for spider veins alone.

Sclerotherapy – Sclerotherapy is a popular treatment for the removal of spider veins, it involves the injection of an irritant solution into the vein via a small needle. The needle is inserted superficially into the spider vein, and the solution administered is designed to create internal swelling in the vein. The swelling effectively causes the vein to shut itself down; once the vein is shut down, the body will naturally eliminate it. Patients may require several sclerotherapy treatments in order to remove all veins, but after a treatment series, patients can see fantastic results.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Intense pulsed light or IPL treatments are designed to eliminate unwanted spider veins through the use of pulsed laser light. During the treatment, the laser light penetrates through the outer layers of skin and reaches the dermis below at several different wavelength depths. The energy from the laser light converts into heat, and this heat cauterizes the blood flow to the spider veins, effectively cutting them off from the deeper venous system. Once the veins are deprived of blood, they will shrivel up and be naturally absorbed and eradicated by the body.

Laser Spider Vein Removal – Laser spider vein removal treatments are similar to intense pulsed light treatments; however instead of targeting the dermis layers of skin with multiple laser wavelengths, laser treatment utilize one continuous light wavelength. While both treatment options are effective, patients who undergo true laser treatments often see results faster because the laser energy, when concentrated in one specific wavelength, is stronger. Other than the wavelength difference, laser treatments are similar to IPL in that the heat from the laser energy cuts off the blood supply to the veins so that they can be naturally expelled by the body.

Before deciding on a specific spider vein removal treatment, be sure to do adequate research on all—this will help you to determine which the best is for you. Once you find the perfect treatment, you’ll experience a smooth, clear complexion that lasts.

Treatment of varicose veins is undergone by individuals for many reasons. While these unsightly veins are ultimately removed due to medical reasons, many men and women suffer with the emotional stress that they can create—embarrassing, unwanted varicose veins can reduce confidence levels and inhibit individuals from living their daily lives to the fullest. Whether they are causing physical pain, mental anguish, or both, varicose veins are true problem for many individuals, which is why several treatment options have been developed to remove them.

Varicose veins not only cause problems for men and women on the inside of their body’s, they also can be visually unappealing. Bluish or purple colored enlarged, distended and twisted varicose veins that lie at the surface of the skin are both a medical and a cosmetic problem; and one that men and women suffering with varicose veins often go to great lengths to remove. Over the years, many vein removal treatments have been developed, two of the most popular being Ligation and Laser Surgery.

Varicose Vein Ligation Procedure

Varicose vein ligation, which is also commonly known as vein stripping, is a procedure that involves small incisions made by a doctor to remove the damaged parts of the varicose vein in order to reduce the twisted, bulging sections without diminishing normal blood flow. During this procedure, sections of the damaged vein are removed and the remaining vein is reconnected to the central venous system in order to help the blood flow normally. The procedure usually involves two incisions, one in the groin area and then another at either the knee or the ankle. Through these incisions the surgeon will tie off the vein and will then pass a wire through the severed vein and will pull or ‘strip’ the vein out through the lower incision. This procedure can successfully remove unsightly varicose veins while restoring normal blood flow to the lower extremities.

Laser Vein Removal

Laser vein removal involves removing unwanted varicose veins with laser technology. During the vein procedure, the technician will insert a tiny probe into the vein, that probe contains a small laser. The laser will deliver a brief pulse of light that will target the hemoglobin in the vein. The laser light will then be absorbed by the hemoglobin (the substance in the blood that gives it its reddish, purple color), and when absorbed will be converted into heat. The heat collapses the walls of the vein which halts the flow of blood. Once the blood flow stops, the vein will be slowly absorbed into the body, making it no longer visible.

Other vein removal procedures are very invasive; they require incisions and lengthy recovery time. Laser technology, on the other hand, allows the physician to collapse the unwanted veins with minimal incisions and minimal damage to outer layers of skin. The lasers technology allows the light to target and treat the unwanted veins without causing any damage to the surrounding skin and tissue.

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Both of these surgical varicose vein procedures can help men and women to remove unsightly varicose veins with lasting results. Before undergoing treatment, consult with your physician and find the varicose vein treatment that will get you the results you desire.