Spider Veins
Spider veins - known in the medical world as telangiectasias or sunburst varicosities - are small,
thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these super-fine veins are connected with
the larger venous system, they are not an essential part of it.
A number of factors contribute to the development of spider veins, including heredity, pregnancy and
other events that cause hormonal shifts, weight gain, occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting
or standing, and the use of certain medications.
How is the procedure performed?
A typical sclerotherapy session is relatively quick, lasting only about 15 to 45 minutes. You will be asked to
lie down on the examination table and the skin over your spider veins will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
Using one hand to stretch the skin taut, your doctor or nurse will begin injecting the sclerosing agent into the
affected veins.
How long is the recovery time?
It's not uncommon to experience some cramping in the legs for the first day or two after the injections.
This temporary problem usually doesn't require medication.
Although you probably won't want to wear any leg-baring fashions for about two weeks, your activity will not be
significantly limited in any other way from sclerotherapy treatment.
You will be encouraged to walk to prevent clots from forming in the deep veins of the legs. However, during the
period of time to complete your treatment program, prolonged sitting and standing should be avoided, as should squatting,
heavy weight lifting and "pounding" type exercises, including jogging.
A one-month healing interval must pass before you may have your second series of injections in the same site.
After each treatment, you will notice further improvement of your legs' appearance.
For spider vein treatment in Beverly Hills California - Contact this Beverly Hills Physician at (310) 967-3050 or email us today.
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