How can spider and varicose veins be prevented?
While the tendency to develop problem veins may be inherited, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk. Use good sun protection to prevent spider veins from forming on the face and neck. To keep leg veins healthy, improve your vascular circulation by exercising regularly with a low-impact aerobic activity such as walking. Maintain a good weight for your body to reduce the pressure on leg veins. Be sure to wear low-heeled shoes and appropriate athletic shoes to prevent injury to calf muscles. Therapeutic support stockings can be prescribed for people who are at risk for varicose veins. Support stockings help push the blood out of the legs and back toward the heart. They are especially important to wear during pregnancy and when your job requires you to stand for long periods of time. What are the current treatments? At your initial consultation, Dr. Levy will examine problem veins, discuss any medical concerns and develop a custom treatment approach that best meets y
