vendredi 27 février 2015

Information Regarding 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.

This condition is caused by various factors. Medics have determined that pressure on the veins is the most common cause. This is usually as a result of long hours of either sitting or standing, usually at the work places. Old age has been noted as another factor alongside physical injury especially to the legs. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause have been known to cause the condition as well.

Treatment for the condition is available. There are several methods of treatment, the most effective one being sclerotherapy. It is deemed as a permanent treatment to the problem. This procedure involves injection of sclerosant solution into the affected veins. This is usually very effective especially with enlarged veins. The procedure is rather painless and takes about twenty minutes.

If the condition had not advanced so much, and the swelling is minimal, the veins should disappear in a few minutes after the doctor is done with the procedure. In the case of more swelling and wider spread, it could take up to three weeks for healing. Some side effects from the procedure include cramping and a mild burning sensation. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not undergo the procedure.

Light treatment is another form of removing spider veins. The process involves using rays of a visible spectrum of light to burn and close the veins. This serves to redirect blood flow into other veins. The procedure is recommended for spider veins affecting the face. It is usually combine with other foto-facial treatments to get better results.

There are various variants of light treatment, especially for those affecting the legs. Most involve inserting a fiber into the affected veins. This serves to deliver light pulses into the vein for treatment. Other similar variants include radio frequency occlusion, which makes use of catheters, and surgery ligation, stripping or ambulatory phlebotomy.

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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