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Roxanne, Skincare & Laser Specialst
Ask Our Expert: Spider Veins
Q: After the birth of my children, I developed spider veins on my legs. People have made comments on them so often that I’m embarrassed to wear shorts or skirts now. Do you treat spider veins? How much does it cost? Do I have to wear those thick stockings afterwards?
A: Today over 60% of men and women suffer from spider or varicose veins. Dr. Castillo offers two very successful options for treating spider veins. We can decide which option would be best for you during your examination. However, I will be happy to briefly explain both of them.
Option #1: Laser treatment of spider veins-
We utilize Laser energy to select and destroy unhealthy spider veins. The laser energy penetrates, heats and coagulated the vessels. Over a period of several weeks (typically 6-8 weeks) the veins are reabsorbed by the body and you are once again able to show off your legs with confidence. Sometimes it can take more than one treatment to reach your goal. Our patient’s like this option because there is no cutting, no needle sticks, no scarring, no bandages, and no uncomfortable compression stockings. You can return to work immediately following your treatment.
Option #2: Sclerotherapy –
Sclerotherapy is also an effective treatment to remove unsightly spider veins. A very small needle is used to inject a small amount of a sclerosing agent that causes a reaction to occur inside the vein. This reaction causes the walls of the veins to stick together. When the walls of veins are stuck together, the blood cannot enter and fill up the vein. Once the vein is closed, the blood flow re-routes itself to a parallel vein nearby. The vessels will become invisible when they are reabsorbed by the body. This procedure requires you to wear compressions hosiery for 7 days. You should expect to have more than one treatment depending on the severity of the veins that are being treated.
We have to two very successful options for treating spider veins. We can decide which option would be best for you during your examination. However, I will be happy to briefly explain both of them.
Roxanne Grace
Skincare and Laser Specialist
G. D. Castillo, M.D.
COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
https://www.cosmeticplasticsurgery.com
800-252-7123 (within IL)
217-359-7508 Savoy (Champaign-Urbana), IL