For most people with varicose veins or spider veins in San Diego, the arrival of summer and “shorts weather” isn’t met with the same enthusiasm as other people. The negative effect of these unsightly veins branching up and down the legs can be huge. People may stop wearing their favorite outfits, like shorts or dresses, or even avoid favorite activities in order to hide their visible veins. In addition, up to 50% of those with even spider telangiectasia have symptoms such as heaviness and painful legs.
If you are suffering because you have varicose veins or spider veins, don’t despair. Fortunately, there are a number of vein treatments that will get you back in your summer shorts in no time. The two most popular vein treatments for the legs are sclerotherapy and phlebectomy. Each vein treatment has distinct advantages and circumstances in which they are the most effective for improving unsightly veins.
While the procedures themselves are very different in nature – sclerotherapy is an injectable vein treatment while a phlebectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure – both are very effective for treating unsightly, unwanted veins; however, phlebectomy is reserved for larger varicose veins (about the size of a pencil or larger). Both procedures can be performed quickly and with little to no discomfort or downtime.
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists specialize in the most advanced vein therapy treatments available. Not only that, our founder and director Dr. Mitchel Goldman is a highly sought-after leader in the field of vein therapy and has authored numerous medical textbooks on sclerotherapy and phlebectomy vein treatments. He also volunteers as a clinical professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego, training the next generation of dermatologists and skin care specialists in state-of-the-art vein procedures.
To receive expert care and treatment for your varicose veins or spider veins, schedule a consultation at our San Diego practice today.
What is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive form of vein treatment intended for large unwanted veins known as varicose veins. During a sclerotherapy vein treatment, a tiny needle is inserted into the vein to deliver a sclerosing agent that destroys the walls of the blood vessel, causing it to collapse, allowing the body to absorb the unwanted vein. Sclerotherapy is often used to treat varicose and spider veins found on the legs, and can also be used to treat veins in the hands and on the chest and breasts.
Sclerotherapy is a popular vein treatment for several reasons:
- The treatment is fast, with most sessions lasting only about 15 minutes.
- The injections are virtually pain-free.
- As a non-invasive treatment, patients can resume all daily activities right away.
- The results are typically progressive, with patients seeing full results within 2 to 4 months after treatment.
- While the number of treatments can vary, most patients only need 1-3 treatments to get great results.
Aftercare for sclerotherapy treatment is minimal. Patients must simply wear compression stockings at all times for the first week for faster healing and optimal results. Depending on the size and extent of the veins, doctors may recommend that a patient continues to wear the compression garment at least during the day for an additional 1-2 weeks.
What is a Phlebectomy?
Phlebectomy is typically used to treat large, bulging varicose veins, particularly the veins that are wider than a pencil. A phlebectomy treatment is a minimally invasive procedure in which the large veins are surgically removed. The procedure involves numbing the unwanted vein with tumescent anesthesia and then removing the vein through a tiny incision in the skin that does not even require a stitch to close. When healed in a month or two it is difficult to even find the incision site!
When undergoing a phlebectomy vein treatment, our dermatologists may also utilize a combination of sclerotherapy and/or the CoolTouch CTEV laser, a treatment that Dr. Goldman patented and developed.
A phlebectomy offers the following great advantages:
- Phlebectomy treatments can be completed fairly quickly, depending on the size and extent of the veins.
- The procedure is minimally invasive and most patients are able to return to their daily routine within the same day.
As with sclerotherapy, phlebectomy patients must wear compression stockings for a week or more to ensure optimal results.
Many patients see a noticeable improvement in the appearance of their legs right after treatment because the varicose veins have been removed, however, the full results will not be apparent for a few weeks.
Only one treatment is generally needed.
Choosing the Right Dermatologist
Vein removal procedures, such as sclerotherapy and phlebectomy, should be performed by board-certified dermatologists who are highly trained and have extensive experience performing each. As internationally recognized leaders in injectable and surgical vein removal treatments, the team at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology can provide the safest and most efficient solution for unwanted veins.
Learn more about vein treatments at WebMD.com.
Contact the San Diego Vein Specialists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology
If unwanted veins are causing you embarrassment or discomfort, consider a vein treatment like sclerotherapy or phlebectomy, to regain your confidence. To learn which vein treatment is right for you, contact the experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology today. Contact us online or call (858) 365-3622 to schedule an appointment. We’re in San Diego’s UTC area, just minutes from La Jolla, Del Mar, and Downtown.
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