Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels that show through the skin. The veins twist and turn and sometimes cause pain. In rare cases, varicose veins can lead to more serious problems.
Spider veins look similar to varicose veins but tend to be smaller. Spider veins can be blue or purple in color and rarely cause discomfort or pain. Spider veins don’t just appear on the legs. For some, they can also appear on the face and chest.
Both varicose and spider veins cause distress because of their unsightly appearance. Prominent veins on the legs or elsewhere on the body can lead to shame and diminished self-esteem. Surgery to correct varicose and spider veins is noninvasive and produces impressive results.
Surgery to Correct Varicose and Spider Veins
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is an effective procedure for the treatment of medium sized varicose and spider veins. The treatment uses advanced technology such as a technique called Ultrasound Guidance that helps to ensure the surgery’s accuracy.
The treatment involves the injection of a solution directly into the problematic veins. The solution causes the veins to collapse and scar. This forces the blood in the treatment area to reroute through healthier veins instead. The collapsed veins become absorbed by local tissue and eventually fade away.
Sclerotherapy treats the appearance of the veins and the discomfort and pain associated with them. The procedure can treat a wide variety of varicose and spider vein symptoms such as swelling, aching, and burning. Night cramps can also become a thing of the past with one or more sclerotherapy sessions.
How Soon Do the Results Appear After Vein Surgery?
Treated varicose and spider veins tend to fade in one to three weeks following surgery. In some cases, it can take up to two months to see the full results of the procedure. You may require more than one sclerotherapy treatment to achieve the desired results.
Meet to Discuss Treatment for Your Problematic Veins
Vein surgery is performed at the Beverly Century Surgery Center in Los Angeles, California under the guidance of Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki. The procedure only takes around fifteen minutes, depending on the extent of the vein issue, and offers quick recovery. To discuss the benefits of vein surgery, the risks involved with the procedure, and other questions you may have, schedule a consultation with Dr. Moeinolmolki.