How are varicose and spider veins treated?
Not all cases of varicose veins are the same. Doctors can take x-rays or ultrasound images of the vein to better see what the severity of the case is. A specialist in vein diseases or phlebology may be recommended. The most common treatment for both varicose and spider veins is sclerotherapy. Microsclerotherapy is actually used for spider veins, the only difference is just on a smaller scale for the tiny spider veins. This is when a doctor injects a solution into the vein which basically makes the vein swell, seal shut and turn into scar tissue over a few weeks time. The surrounding veins will take over the flow of blood that the affected vein once had. This is done right in the doctor’s office and is usually very effective if done the right way. Although some veins need treated more than once. There are two new treatments utilizing a laser. Laser surgery is for treating spider veins and uses very strong bursts of light which are sent into the vein in a very controlled and accurate man
