Thursday, February 19, 2015

Spider Vein Removal Austin TX

By Beryl Dalton


Portraying a good self-image is linked to success in the work place, better self-worth and higher self-esteem. A good looking person is also better placed to find suitors and fit better in social circles. As such, most people are willing to go the extra mile to make sure they look their best. With cosmetic defects such as varicose veins being increasingly common, treatment and spider vein removal Austin TX has become a sort of necessity.

The condition of spider veins and its more serious counterpart varicose veins are extremely common, especially among women. The condition is seen as an area of skin coloration, usually red or blue, and a web like structure of visible veins spreading from this area. The coloration is as a result of a raptured valve in the weak vein, which cannot contain blood flow, leading to its accumulation in the area.

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 spider veins is readily available. The most effective treatment to date being a procedure known as sclerotherapy. It involves the doctor injecting a solution known as a sclerosant into the affected vein. A small needle is used and it may be injected severally into different portions of the vein. It takes about twenty minutes and is relatively painless given the pricking of the needle.

The extent of severity of ones condition determines the length of time it takes to completely heal, as the body absorbs the injected solution. For the smaller ones, there have been reports of the veins vanishing minutes after the injection. There may be uncomfortable cramping of the injected area and a mild burning sensation during the procedure. The procedure is however not recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers.

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.

External rays of light at times are not sufficient for purposes of treating affected veins in the legs. There are variants of the procedure used in such a case. They mainly involve inserting some form of fiber into the veins. It delivers light pulses to aid in treatment. These include radio-frequency occlusion, where a catheter is inserted to the vein. Surgery may also be used by either stripping or ligation of the vein, or ambulatory phlebotomy.

Treatment of this condition is readily available nowadays. It is a relatively painless procedure and one that does not take up too much time. The healing time is also short, hence allowing you to go about your daily activities looking better and more confident.




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