What Makes a Successful Vein Treatment?

Ugly. Unsightly. Embarrassing. These are just some of the words people use when describing their varicose veins and spider veins at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego for treatment. If you’re reading this now, maybe you’ve had these thoughts as a result of the visible red or blue veins on your hands or legs. Fortunately, our board-certified dermatologists are world-renowned vein therapy experts and can provide the skilled varicose veins treatment you need for amazing results.

Types of Cosmetic Vascular Conditions

The most common types of veins people wish to remove are spider veins and varicose veins. The National Institute of Health estimates that over half the population of men and women suffer from some type of vascular disorder and would benefit from varicose vein treatment.

Pronounced or visible veins are often viewed as unattractive, but they can also be painful, particularly when found in the legs and feet. There are specific risk factors for developing these vascular issues including:

• Hereditary
• Obesity
• Pregnancy

 

• Long-term standing

 

Spider Veins or telangiectasia are broken capillaries and can appear on the face, legs, and feet. Spider veins appear as delicate red or blue lines that are visible below the skin’s surface They may resemble thin spider webs and are considered a minor form of varicose veins. These thin capillaries often precede the development of varicoses and cause cosmetic concerns of their own. Sun exposure can break down collagen under the skin, which can make the telangiectasia even more visible.

Broken capillaries can be asymptomatic and simply a cosmetic issue, or they can be an indication of an underlying venous disease or varicoses.

Varicose Veins or varicoses develop over time when there is added pressure on the vein from increased weight or stress, for example. The valves that help push blood through the vessels may weaken and fail to prevent the blood from flowing backward. This causes the blood to pool in the vein rather than flow through it normally, leading to bulging and torquing, which can be seen on the surface of the skin. However, it’s not just surface capillaries that can have these problems.  Interior veins may not become varicose in appearance, per se, but instead may cause swelling, aching, and possibly blood clots.

What Causes Varicosities?

While we identified risk factors for developing vein disorders, the exact cause is unknown. The body’s anatomy, primarily the structure of the vein valves, plays a large role in whether someone will develop varicoses. Hormones also play a large role, which accounts for the larger incidence of vein disorders experienced by women.

Some of the symptoms that accompany varicosities are:

• Tired legs
• Throbbing pain
• Cramping / Charley horses
• Swelling
• Restlessness
• Leg heaviness
• Aching
• Warm or prickly feeling
• Itching

 

• Skin discoloration

 

Effective Treatment Options for Unsightly Vascular Issues

When people think about treatment for veins they automatically associate it with painful vein removal. Luckily, varicose vein treatment has evolved and is no longer the painful process our mothers and fathers would go through.  At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our vascular vein treatment options meet an almost 100% satisfaction rating because we offer the most cutting-edge treatment available.

Sclerotherapy is great for treating spider veins in the legs or hands.  Sclerotherapy uses a sclerosing agent that is injected into the main vein. By treating the root cause of the spider vein or varicoses, the smaller veins begin to break away and reduce in size and appearance. Sclerotherapy is a very safe procedure and is often times more effective than laser treatments.

CoolTouch CTEV Laser Vein Removal uses lasers to target and remove smaller veins. It’s a great treatment option that uses an ablative technique to successfully destroy malfunctioning veins. The CoolTouch CTEV Laser can be safely used to treat multiple areas including calves, thighs, and knees. Laser vein removal causes minimal pain and discomfort and boasts a 99% success rate!

VenaSeal is a non-invasive vein closure system that actually uses medical glue to close unattractive veins. By doing so, the blood is rerouted from the varicose veins into a healthy vein. The VenaSeal treatment requires no down-time and the unsightly varicose vein disappears like magic.

Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, also known as an ambulatory phlebectomy or a stab phlebectomy, to remove larger varicose veins (greater than the width of a finger). A phlebectomy procedure is particularly ideal for patients who are experiencing complications, like circulatory problems.

Contact Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego Today

To learn more about our state-of-the-art treatment options for unsightly spider or varicose veins, please contact us to schedule a consultation. We are located in the UTC area of San Diego, just minutes from La Jolla, Del Mar, and Downtown San Diego.

 

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