Spider Vein Removal

A spider vein is just a scary term for the blue cluster of blood vessels, which are mostly situated on your legs, lots of them look like a spider web or branches. Sometimes they can be an indicator of a blood clot, or can be the first stage of varicosis, so, before doing anything about it, we recommend you ask your doctor about the origin of your spider veins. If they are just nothing but a thing that can be removed by a cosmetologist, then you can actually do it. The procedure has a fancy name of “sclerotherapy”. It is painless and involves an injection directly into the troublesome area of special medication which will cause your veins to fade. But there are other options like laser therapy, which involves an intense burst of light flashing directly on your veins and making them fade away. Or you can get an EVLT (Endovenous Laser Therapy) which is a laser fiber inserted into the spider veins. Once it’s inserted, it produces thermal energy which makes the vein collapse and disappear. If you want to feel any discomfort, it’s better to get some local anesthesia for the EVLT.

FAQ on spider veins

There are some questions you may want to ask both if you have or have not spider veins. If you have those, then you probably think about how to get rid of them. If you don’t, then you’re afraid to develop them. Especially pay attention if you have someone in the family with spider veins, because you might inherit those features with the age. Nature can be cruel sometimes, but thankfully modern technologies can make our lives easier. 

• Can spider veins just go away? Unfortunately, no. If they appeared, there is almost no way you can get rid of them without treatment. Don’t try to apply some creams or herbs on them, because it may cause an allergic reaction and make things even worse. 

• How can you get spider veins? It can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, they also can appear if the person often exposes themselves to the sun or even stands too much. Spider veins can also appear simply because. It’s in your DNA, you meant to get it. 

• What about the procedure? It depends on the kind of treatment and the problematic area. Usually, before the laser vein removal, the specialist will check the area, perhaps applying ultrasound to see the blood flow (if you don’t have spider veins on your face). You’ll most likely be advised to not apply any creams or do any shaving before the procedure to not disturb the skin. During the spider vein removal procedure, the worst thing you may experience is mild discomfort. The removal usually takes no more than an hour to complete, depending on the size of the damaged area. After the procedure client will see some big changes almost after the removal, the veins will disappear entirely in a month or two. You’ll be advised to wear something that maintains the pressure on the area and be forbidden to expose your veins to the sun. 

• Will you still be able to perform normal activities the next day after the procedure? Absolutely! You can go back to work the next day after without feeling any discomfort. 

• Will spider veins come back again after the removal? Highly unlikely, but they may show up in other areas if you continue to live the same way as you did or just because it’s a hereditary thing. Or, you can go back again for another treatment session, because some veins require it.

• Is it scary? Not at all. It’s not surgery, you won’t get general anesthesia without being able to operate on the next day. Any type of laser treatment for spider veins is s simple procedure that can be performed in an office setting. 

• How to prevent spider veins? If it’s a thing you inherited, you’ll most likely get it, sorry. Modern medicine still can’t really do anything about DNA and our hereditary flaws. But if you are scared that you might develop them in the future there are some tips like exercise - whatever you can do, just do it. An active lifestyle will fight a lot of possible cardiovascular diseases and will produce hormones that are responsible for looking young and much more. Don’t try to gain extra pounds, because it may make your every organ under pressure, which can lead to spider veins. If your job requires you to stand or sit for a long time - take a break whenever you can. Elevate your legs, lie down, and just give your legs rest. Also, avoid hot baths and sun exposure. 

Another tip is to see a dermatologist and ask them about compression stockings if you have spider veins on your legs. Those stockings can apply the right amount of compression to your veins reducing swelling, just make sure that they fit you well so they can put the pressure that you need. 

With Brooklyn Laser Spa you can get a spider vein treatment for any area: on ankles, your nose, forehead, or chin. See our spider vein removal cost for each part of the body and chose to speak with our specialist about your issue.