Spider Veins FAQ
You should see a vein specialist if: Generally, no. Most people with spider veins do not have complications from them. There are exceptions, such as bleeding from spider veins. Spider veins that are clustered along the inside of the leg or around the ankles may indicate a more significant problem in one of the larger veins below the skin surface. The needles used for sclerotherapy are very tiny and most people do not find the treatment to be painful. The medicines used at Michigan Vein Care Specialists do not cause burning or cramping when they are injected like some older sclerotherapy options do. Most people who have had both agree that surface laser treatment of spider veins is much more painful than sclerotherapy. If you are particularly sensitive to needles, applying a topical anesthetic to the areas to be treated one hour before your treatment is an option. Please feel free to discuss this further with Dr. Jones. Every person is different, but 2-6 treatments per area is typical. You will normally see improvement with each treatment, but most spider veins do not disappear completely after a single treatment. It is best to wait at least a month before treating the same area again. This allows any inflammation to resolve and gives time to see what is going to fade from the first session before injecting those veins again. In most cases, no. Sclerotherapy for spider veins is usually done for cosmetic reasons and is an out of pocket expense. There are exceptions for treating spider veins that have hemorrhaged.Spider Veins
When should I see a vein care specialist?
Are spider veins dangerous?
Does sclerotherapy hurt?
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Will insurance pay for my spider vein treatment?