Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Banish Unsightly Veins

Winter is coming and for most people that means cozier clothes and more downtime relaxing by the fireplace. Something you might not consider is that winter is actually the perfect time to get a treatment for the unsightly varicose veins or spider veins you may have on your legs, chest, arms or hands. Not only can these unwanted veins discourage you from wearing your new swimsuit or strappy sundress when summer comes around, but they can sometimes be uncomfortable or painful. Fortunately, vein treatments like sclerotherapy or intravascular laser treatments can help safely and easily improve varicose veins or spider veins for both men and women.

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our practitioners have the necessary training and expertise in the latest innovative vein treatments to improve your varicose or spider veins. Our team is led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mitchel Goldman, who has authored several medical textbooks on the topic and is considered a pioneer in cutting-edge, effective treatments for veins.

The Benefits of Winter Vein Treatments

Compression Garments

After vein treatments, it’s necessary to wear medical graduated compression stockings to ensure successful results. While beneficial, compression hosiery can be uncomfortable or hot to wear, particularly in the summer months. During the winter, however, compression stockings can be more comfortable, adding another layer of insulation that can help protect people from the cold temperatures.

Reduced Recovery Times

Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can enlarge leg veins close to the skin’s surface. This can lead to discomfort and longer recovery times after treatment. Winter time usually means wearing pants and leggings to cover our legs, which also helps protect the legs from potentially harmful ultraviolet rays and aids in reducing recovery times after leg vein treatment.

The Best Vein Treatments

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is the gold standard vein treatment for both varicose and spider veins. Sclerotherapy efficiently eliminates these veins with the use of a medical solution that is injected into the unwanted vein. The agent then dissolves them from the inside, with complete resolution and cosmetic improvement occurring after 2-3 months.

The aftercare includes the use of medical graduated compression stockings 24 hours a day for at least one week after your procedure. Since these garments must be worn continuously, even when bathing, for the first week, winter time is the perfect time for a sclerotherapy treatment.

Laser Vein Treatments

Sclerotherapy is a popular vein treatment and the best treatment to address veins that are found on the body. However, sclerotherapy is not a good option for veins found on the face. Broken capillaries or unwanted blue or green veins, like those found on the temples or around the eyes or nose, can be treated with innovative laser vein treatments. Our dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology helped develop cutting-edge laser treatments designed to improve facial veins. For example, blue veins that can be found on the temples can be improved with the CoolTouch Varia laser. Pulsed dye and IPL lasers are a great choice for improving broken or red capillaries that can be found on the nose and face.

Learn more about laser vein treatments at WebMD.com.

Potential Side Effects and After-Care of Vein Treatments

One of the benefits of modern vein treatments is that the chance of serious side effects are extremely rare. Not only is treatment time minimal around 15 minutes, but downtime is negligible, with patients able to go back to work and participate in daily activities the same day.

The most common vein treatment side effects normally disappear within a week and include:

• Mild redness
• Itching
• Bruising

While vein treatments can be performed at any time, winter time is the perfect time to treat your unsightly veins!

Contact Our Vein Therapy Experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego Today!

If you’re suffering from unwanted varicose or spider veins, contact our vein experts today to schedule a personalized consultation. Our team of board-certified dermatologists will determine the best treatment to eliminate your unattractive veins and get you ready for shorts weather!

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