Spider Veins Treatment
What are Spider Veins?
Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are small, thin, blood vessels visible beneath the skin. They appear most commonly on the face and legs and may look like a series of lines, tree branches, or a spider- or web-like shape with a dark center. It is estimated that they affect nearly half of adult women in the U.S.
Spider veins are caused by a variety of factors, including heredity, pregnancy (and other conditions that involve changes in hormone levels), weight gain, long periods of standing, and certain medications. They often appear red or blue, and because they form on the face, thighs, calves and ankles, many patients are bothered by the way they look. Others seek medical treatment for uncomfortable symptoms such as aching, burning, swelling and cramping.
Varicose Veins Treatment
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are swollen, dark blue or purple blood vessels that you can see and feel beneath the skin. They often look like twisted cords, and usually appear on the calves, inside of the legs, and ankles.
Varicose veins form when the valves within a vein weaken and allow some blood to flow backward. The vein weakens under the additional strain and balloons outward, raising the skin surface.
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Innovative Treatments for Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Available
The Ritacca Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Center, a premier vein clinic, is pleased to offer the EVLT® laser treatment procedure and Sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. With over 70,000 procedures performed to date, EVLT® has been proven a safe and effective alternative to painful surgery, and is rapidly becoming the gold standard in varicose vein treatment.
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Most people with varicose veins seek cosmetic treatment to reduce their appearance on the legs. Treatment often takes care of minor discomfort associated with the condition such as swelling, fatigue, itching and cramps. Sometimes, however, more significant problems can develop if veins are left untreated. Venous insufficiency occurs when blood becomes so clogged that it cannot return to the heart. This, in turn, can cause a clot to form that may block blood flow or break free and travel to the heart or lungs and cause severe damage. Bleeding infection and skin ulcers are also possible complications. For this reason, patients with varicose veins should be examined by a professional.
Minimally invasive EVLT® (or endovenous laser treatment) uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein shut and help you look and feel better fast.
- Treatment in less than an hour
- Performed by a doctor in the doctor's office
- Up to 98% success rate
- Immediate relief of symptoms
- Return to normal activity immediately – with little or no pain
- No general anesthesia or hospitalization
- No scars
- Covered by most insurance providers
What if I choose not to proceed with treatment?
Most people with varicose veins seek cosmetic treatment to reduce their appearance on the legs. Treatment often takes care of minor discomfort associated with the condition such as swelling, fatigue, itching and cramps. Sometimes, however, more significant problems can develop if veins are left untreated. Venous insufficiency occurs when blood becomes so clogged that it cannot return to the heart. This, in turn, can cause a clot to form that may block blood flow or break free and travel to the heart or lungs and cause severe damage. Bleeding, infection, and skin ulcers are also possible complications. For this reason, patients with varicose veins should be examined by a professional.
How can I prevent varicose veins?
Hereditary factors can make it impossible to cure varicose veins; however, certain activities can help relieve discomfort from existing varicose veins and prevent others from developing:
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid standing for long periods of time
- Avoid sitting for long periods of time
- Control your weight
Since these activities do not treat the underlying cause of the disease, varicose veins and spider veins will usually enlarge and worsen over time.
If you suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, we invite you to contact us for an initial screening.
Call Ritacca Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Center, Vernon Hills, at 847-367-8815 for more information on Varicose Veins and Spider Veins, or click here to email us. Serving Libertyville, Gurnee, Mundelein and all surrounding areas.
