Spider veins are caused by blood that starts to pool or flow backward in the vein. This makes the vein twist and bulge, popping up on the skin, usually on the legs. Weak veins are usually the veins that become spider veins or varicose veins, and weak veins are caused by many different things. Pregnancy, hormone changes, genetics, and age play large roles in the development of spider veins, as well as diet and exercise.
Spider Vein Treatment in Lynchburg
Goodbye to Spider Veins
Spider Vein Treatment at a Glance:
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Expected Results:
Varies
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Treatment length:
30 minutes
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Recommended sessions:
Varies
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What it treats:
Spider Veins
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Where it treats:
Legs, Feet, Calves
Regain Confidence in Your Skin
Spider veins are small blood vessels that twist and bulge from poor circulation. While spider veins can appear anywhere, they usually appear on visible places like your legs and feet. This can make people feel self-conscious about their skin, and cover up their skin.
With our spider vein treatment in Lynchburg, you can achieve clear skin and regain your confidence.
How Spider Vein Treatment Works
Bringing You Results
We mostly use sclerotherapy to treat spider veins at Virginia Vein and Wellness. Sclerotherapy uses a salt solution that is injected into your veins. This solution irritates the walls of the veins, causing them to thicken and close over time. Each session builds upon the results of the previous session.
Most patients undergo 2 to 3 sessions spaced 1 month apart to obtain optimal results. Results are permanent as long as you follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen, and follow our advice for maintaining good circulation.
Pre & Post Care Instructions
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Shower and wash with antibacterial soap the morning of your treatment, but don't shave your legs or use lotion.
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Wear loose, comfortable clothing to your appointment, and bring compression stockings with you if already own a pair.
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Don't drink alcohol or smoke for 48 hours before your appointment. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water.
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Plan to walk 20 to 30 minutes a day at a light pace to help with blood flow.
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Wear your compression stockings daily for as long as your doctor recommends, typically up to 2 weeks.
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Keep the treated area out of the sun for 2 months.
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Avoid strenuous exercise for 1 to 2 days after your spider vein treatment in Lynchburg.
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Continue to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for 48 hours after.
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About Virginia Vein & Wellness Center
Holistic, Integrative Wellness
Our practice offers the most advanced treatments for vein concerns as well as select wellness services like our spider vein treatment in Lynchburg. We’re committed to helping our patients develop ongoing treatment plans for acute vein care and ongoing wellness support.
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Say Goodbye to Spider Veins
Request a consultation with our team, and get ready to get rid of spider veins for good!
Frequently Asked Questions
To avoid getting our spider vein treatment in Lynchburg, you can do quite a few things, including:
- Wearing compression stockings
- Not standing or sitting for long periods
- Elevating your feet when you are sleeping
- Avoid wearing tight clothing
- Avoid drinking alcohol or using tobacco products
- Have a good diet and exercise regimen
Our team usually diagnoses spider veins with a physical examination, learning your medical history, and an ultrasound. We also use ultrasound to find the underlying problems with your veins so we can ensure your results are permanent after your spider vein treatment in Lynchburg.
Spider veins are not necessarily the beginning of varicose veins, but developing spider veins may indicate issues with your veins that could also lead to the development of varicose veins. Our team will help you find the underlying reason for poor vein health, and determine the best course of treatment.
Sclerotherapy is not at all painful. The only discomfort you may feel is the injection itself being inserted into your skin, but otherwise, you should remain completely comfortable during your spider vein treatment in Lynchburg.
If left untreated, pressure will continue to build up into the vein, it can cause capillaries to burst. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in your body, and they can cause discoloration when they burst. While they do not cause any health issues, they can cause you to feel less confident in your skin and feel the need to cover up.
Those who are pregnant or nursing cannot undergo sclerotherapy. Some contraindications are skin infections, uncontrolled diabetes, fever, history of deep vein thrombosis, anticoagulant therapy, and taking corticosteroids.
There may be some redness, bruising, or swelling at the injection site, however, these symptoms will dissipate in the days following treatment. While uncommon, some patients develop itchiness at the injection site.
Solutions are usually made up of salts, sugars, and detergents. The solutions are extremely safe and rarely cause complications, and your vein specialist will help you determine the right solution for your treatment. They’ll look at your vein size, location, and known allergies that you tell us about during your consultation.