How many laser treatments does one need?
Depending on size and number of spider veins, most individuals will require anywhere from 2-6 sessions. Each session is spaced over 4-6 weeks to allow the skin to recover. Those with large lesions may require more sessions
What are advantages of laser over sclerotherapy?
- When done well laser has fewer side effects
- The new lasers are claimed to be safe and do not
damage normal surrounding skin
- Lasers can treat spider veins in a much shorter time
- The recovery after laser is less painful
- The recovery time is limited
- Lasers can be used on the face -sclerotherapy cannot
What are disadvantages of laser over sclerotherapy?
- laser can not be used for more deeper veins. The deeper
the laser goes into the body, the more painful is the procedure.
- laser is many times more expensive than sclerotherapy
How can one prevent spider veins?
- Avoid standing around for prolonged periods
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting undergarments and clothing
that compress the waist, groin or legs
- Do not cross your legs while seated
- Exercise regularly
- If you are overweight, try and lose some weight
- wear compression stockings
Is Laser treatment curative for spider veins?
Despite what the physicians say, there is no cure for spider veins. Even with the best laser, spider veins do recur. However, after a laser your facial features will be greatly improved. You will definitely look attractive, young, sexy, and radiant.
How long do the results last after laser therapy?
Sometimes spider veins in the same area can be permanently eliminated. But they may pop up elsewhere. Almost everyone will need future treatments for spider veins. At best, spider veins will be erased for 3-6 months only
Does medical insurance pay for laser therapy for spider veins?
No, spider veins are only of cosmetic nuisance and not covered by medical insurance or Medicare. The average cost for laser therapy may vary from $400-$800 per session.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
How do i get rid of spider veins: Part 8
What precautions does one need to take after laser therapy?
Keep away from the sun for at least the first 4-6 weeks; wear a sunscreen, protective garments and a hat. Most individuals have minimal pain and for the odd ache, one can take over the counter pain medications. Most individuals can resume their daily life style in 24 hours.
How many sessions of laser therapy are required for spider veins?
Most people need several sessions. Laser therapy sessions are spaced over 4-6 weeks apart. If new spider veins appear, additional treatments are required for optimum results.
When can one go back to work after laser therapy?
Most patients can be back to work in 24-48 hours. The final results of laser will appear at around 4-6 weeks. The majority of patients remain unsatisfied with the results.
How long does it take for the results to become obvious?
The results of laser treatment for spider veins are not immediate. After laser therapy, vessels below the skin will gradually change from a dark blue to light red color. Within 4-6 weeks the vein will completely disappear.
How are the results after laser?
Most patients are not happy with laser therapy for spider veins. Only in a few cases does the skin appear youthful, smooth, and radiant. Most women have unrealistic expectations and combined with the false promises by the physicians, most patients end up being unhappy. However, sometimes the treated areas are noticeably clearer and do continue to improve with each successive treatment.
Does laser have complications?
Most definitely. Laser is a heat source and when not used well, it can cause irreversible complications. Because there are so many health care professional using the laser, select your provider well. In most cases, complications are caused by individuals who have no clue as to what the are doing. When the laser is used in a careless manner, one can develop burns, scars, and discoloration of skin.
Keep away from the sun for at least the first 4-6 weeks; wear a sunscreen, protective garments and a hat. Most individuals have minimal pain and for the odd ache, one can take over the counter pain medications. Most individuals can resume their daily life style in 24 hours.
How many sessions of laser therapy are required for spider veins?
Most people need several sessions. Laser therapy sessions are spaced over 4-6 weeks apart. If new spider veins appear, additional treatments are required for optimum results.
When can one go back to work after laser therapy?
Most patients can be back to work in 24-48 hours. The final results of laser will appear at around 4-6 weeks. The majority of patients remain unsatisfied with the results.
How long does it take for the results to become obvious?
The results of laser treatment for spider veins are not immediate. After laser therapy, vessels below the skin will gradually change from a dark blue to light red color. Within 4-6 weeks the vein will completely disappear.
How are the results after laser?
Most patients are not happy with laser therapy for spider veins. Only in a few cases does the skin appear youthful, smooth, and radiant. Most women have unrealistic expectations and combined with the false promises by the physicians, most patients end up being unhappy. However, sometimes the treated areas are noticeably clearer and do continue to improve with each successive treatment.
Does laser have complications?
Most definitely. Laser is a heat source and when not used well, it can cause irreversible complications. Because there are so many health care professional using the laser, select your provider well. In most cases, complications are caused by individuals who have no clue as to what the are doing. When the laser is used in a careless manner, one can develop burns, scars, and discoloration of skin.
How do i get rid of spider veins: Part 7
Are there any preparations before laser treatment?
Individuals who have had a recent suntan should wait at least 4-6 weeks before getting laser treatment. One should avoid the sun, and not smoke for at least 2-3 weeks prior to the procedure. On the day of treatment, avoid all creams, lotions, and moisturizers on the area that will be treated.
Finally wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the body part(s).
How long does the procedure take?
Laser for spider veins does not take more than 20-30 minutes. Most individuals do require topical anesthesia. The physician will apply a cooling agent , blow a cool mist, or apply a topical anesthetic on your skin. The laser definitely stings like a hot needle. While the pain is tolerable, it is not fun. However, most doctors try and ease the pain using a variety of methods. Some lasers also have a cooling tip that numbs the pain, but this does not always work.
Is laser therapy painful?
Yes, . no matter what anyone says, the laser does sting for a second. However, the topical anesthetic will take some of the pain away.
What happens after laser therapy?
After the procedure, the skin will appear red, swollen and texture will be rough. The symptoms usually subside in a few hours. One can wear make-up to cover the redness. Occasionally the redness may last a little longer.
Individuals who have had a recent suntan should wait at least 4-6 weeks before getting laser treatment. One should avoid the sun, and not smoke for at least 2-3 weeks prior to the procedure. On the day of treatment, avoid all creams, lotions, and moisturizers on the area that will be treated.
Finally wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the body part(s).
How long does the procedure take?
Laser for spider veins does not take more than 20-30 minutes. Most individuals do require topical anesthesia. The physician will apply a cooling agent , blow a cool mist, or apply a topical anesthetic on your skin. The laser definitely stings like a hot needle. While the pain is tolerable, it is not fun. However, most doctors try and ease the pain using a variety of methods. Some lasers also have a cooling tip that numbs the pain, but this does not always work.
Is laser therapy painful?
Yes, . no matter what anyone says, the laser does sting for a second. However, the topical anesthetic will take some of the pain away.
What happens after laser therapy?
After the procedure, the skin will appear red, swollen and texture will be rough. The symptoms usually subside in a few hours. One can wear make-up to cover the redness. Occasionally the redness may last a little longer.
How do i get rid of spider veins: Part 5
Can laser be used to treat spider veins?
Sure, lasers are the best way to treat spider veins if you have the money. Laser is much faster, effective and there is minimal downtime- but it is also the most expensive. Today, there are many types of lasers each with their on pros and cons. In general, most lasers work well. The most important criteria is to seek a physician who has experience. The laser treatments are done as outpatient. The laser is aimed at spider veins and zaps it. The heat energy destroys the vein. In all cases, the spider vein does not immediately disappear but gradually disappears in 4-6 weeks.
Who can undergo laser therapy for spider veins?
There are no firm reasons as to why one cannot undergo laser therapy. However one should:
- Have money
- be in general good health
- be realistic
- be able to make decisions
- not be a smoker (if one does smoke it is better to
stop smoking for a few months)
- have no medical disorder like diabetes, collagen
vascular disease (lupus) etc
- one should not be taking blood thinning medications
What types of lasers are available to treat spider veins?
Today, there are many lasers which can be used to treat spider veins. Most lasers are portable, lightweight and work well.
How does the laser work?
The laser is held close to the skin and activated. The laser generates a beam of light which penetrates the skin. Once the light energy is absorbed by blood, the heat destroys the blood vessel causing it to collapse. Over time the vessel then disappears. The latest lasers are precise and avoid injury to nearby normal skin, thus voiding side effects.
How is one assessed for laser treatment?
There is not much to evaluate. Spider veins are usually of a cosmetic concern and the diagnosis is made by just looking at them. If you have symptoms, then an honest physician will not perform laser on you. Spider veins do not cause any symptoms. If you have symptoms than laser is not for you.
Sure, lasers are the best way to treat spider veins if you have the money. Laser is much faster, effective and there is minimal downtime- but it is also the most expensive. Today, there are many types of lasers each with their on pros and cons. In general, most lasers work well. The most important criteria is to seek a physician who has experience. The laser treatments are done as outpatient. The laser is aimed at spider veins and zaps it. The heat energy destroys the vein. In all cases, the spider vein does not immediately disappear but gradually disappears in 4-6 weeks.
Who can undergo laser therapy for spider veins?
There are no firm reasons as to why one cannot undergo laser therapy. However one should:
- Have money
- be in general good health
- be realistic
- be able to make decisions
- not be a smoker (if one does smoke it is better to
stop smoking for a few months)
- have no medical disorder like diabetes, collagen
vascular disease (lupus) etc
- one should not be taking blood thinning medications
What types of lasers are available to treat spider veins?
Today, there are many lasers which can be used to treat spider veins. Most lasers are portable, lightweight and work well.
How does the laser work?
The laser is held close to the skin and activated. The laser generates a beam of light which penetrates the skin. Once the light energy is absorbed by blood, the heat destroys the blood vessel causing it to collapse. Over time the vessel then disappears. The latest lasers are precise and avoid injury to nearby normal skin, thus voiding side effects.
How is one assessed for laser treatment?
There is not much to evaluate. Spider veins are usually of a cosmetic concern and the diagnosis is made by just looking at them. If you have symptoms, then an honest physician will not perform laser on you. Spider veins do not cause any symptoms. If you have symptoms than laser is not for you.
How do i get rid of spider veins: Part 4
How can one get rid of spider veins?
The three common techniques of getting rid of spider veins are sclerotherapy, intense light therapy, and laser.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy involves injection of spider veins with an irritant chemical. The chemical causes spider veins to collapse and the body clears up the bluish discoloration. Sclerotherapy only works for spider veins and not varicose veins. The irritant chemical solution must be injected into the spider vein and then one wears a compression garment for about a week. Each spider vein requires a separate injection.
The procedure is definitely not fun, as each spider vein requires a separate injection. This outpatient procedure is relatively cheap, but has some downtime and the results are poor at best.
Almost all individuals require multiple injection sessions because after 20 needle sticks most patients have had enough. After the procedure, bruising, redness, and mild tenderness is common. If your physician goofs up, the irritant chemical can also leak out and cause permanent darkening of skin that is worse than what you had before.
Intense Light Therapy
Intense light therapy (ILP) is similar to laser but the doctors like to be creative and make up fancy names. ILP uses light to generate heat, which then destroys spider veins. There are many such light devices and all of them work in a similar fashion. It is claimed by the doctors that IPL can also be used to treat deeper skin lesions- but this is also more painful. IPL is also more expensive than sclerotherapy and many a times, the results are disastrous. Most individuals require multiple sessions to get rid of spider veins.
The three common techniques of getting rid of spider veins are sclerotherapy, intense light therapy, and laser.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy involves injection of spider veins with an irritant chemical. The chemical causes spider veins to collapse and the body clears up the bluish discoloration. Sclerotherapy only works for spider veins and not varicose veins. The irritant chemical solution must be injected into the spider vein and then one wears a compression garment for about a week. Each spider vein requires a separate injection.
The procedure is definitely not fun, as each spider vein requires a separate injection. This outpatient procedure is relatively cheap, but has some downtime and the results are poor at best.
Almost all individuals require multiple injection sessions because after 20 needle sticks most patients have had enough. After the procedure, bruising, redness, and mild tenderness is common. If your physician goofs up, the irritant chemical can also leak out and cause permanent darkening of skin that is worse than what you had before.
Intense Light Therapy
Intense light therapy (ILP) is similar to laser but the doctors like to be creative and make up fancy names. ILP uses light to generate heat, which then destroys spider veins. There are many such light devices and all of them work in a similar fashion. It is claimed by the doctors that IPL can also be used to treat deeper skin lesions- but this is also more painful. IPL is also more expensive than sclerotherapy and many a times, the results are disastrous. Most individuals require multiple sessions to get rid of spider veins.
How do i get rid of spider veins: Part 3
Do spider veins occur in men?
Sure, men of all races, cultures, and ethnic origin develop spider veins. Spider veins in men are much less common than in females. The majority of men who do develop spider veins are obese or have had extensive sun exposure on their face. However, most men do not care about aesthetics and the majority do not even know they have spider veins.
How does one prevent spider veins?
For those who have spider veins on the face- keep away from the sun. Wear a sunscreen, wear a hat and sun glasses. For those who have spider veins on the legs, the best treatment is to wear compression stocking. These stockings come in all styles, colors designs, and fashion. Most of the current day stockings are elegant to wear and sexy. To get the most benefit from these stocking, one has to wear the stockings every day and remove them at night. The compression stockings come in various gradients but for spider veins, a gradient of 5-10 mmHg will suffice. If you also have varicose veins, then it is better to get stockings with a higher gradient. Stockings are not a cure for spider veins but can help prevent them from getting worse.
Individuals who stand around a lot should wear stockings or move around. Exercise is very effective at squeezing muscles and hence this prevents blood from pooling in the veins. When you go to bed, place your legs over a couple of pillows. Anytime you rest, keep your legs elevated.
Sure, men of all races, cultures, and ethnic origin develop spider veins. Spider veins in men are much less common than in females. The majority of men who do develop spider veins are obese or have had extensive sun exposure on their face. However, most men do not care about aesthetics and the majority do not even know they have spider veins.
How does one prevent spider veins?
For those who have spider veins on the face- keep away from the sun. Wear a sunscreen, wear a hat and sun glasses. For those who have spider veins on the legs, the best treatment is to wear compression stocking. These stockings come in all styles, colors designs, and fashion. Most of the current day stockings are elegant to wear and sexy. To get the most benefit from these stocking, one has to wear the stockings every day and remove them at night. The compression stockings come in various gradients but for spider veins, a gradient of 5-10 mmHg will suffice. If you also have varicose veins, then it is better to get stockings with a higher gradient. Stockings are not a cure for spider veins but can help prevent them from getting worse.
Individuals who stand around a lot should wear stockings or move around. Exercise is very effective at squeezing muscles and hence this prevents blood from pooling in the veins. When you go to bed, place your legs over a couple of pillows. Anytime you rest, keep your legs elevated.
How to treat spider veins: Part 2
Do spider veins cause pain?
Absolutely not. If you have pain, then the cause is most definitely not from spider veins. Pain , swelling, redness or fever or any other symptoms is never caused by spider veins.
Why do spider veins occur?
The real reason why spider veins occur is not known. Spider veins are very small vessels with very thin walls. Anytime the wall is damaged or the valves inside the vein are damaged, the veins become swollen and conspicuous. Any condition or activity that increases pressure in the veins can then cause spider veins. For example, if one was to gain weight, then spider veins will become prominent just from the increased pressure. Other factors that promote spider veins include prolonged standing, excessive sun exposure, prolonged periods of standing and use of oral contraceptives.
Do spider veins increase with age?
Yes, most people begin to see spider veins in the 4th and 5th decades of life. Spider veins also run in families and so if anyone in the family has spider veins, you are also prone to spider veins.
How do oral contraceptive pills cause spider veins?
It is believe that the female sex hormone, estrogen, can cause weakening or damage to valves in the veins. The valves usually prevent back flow of blood. When these valves are damaged, blood starts to pool in the veins and hence the veins appear dark.
Spider veins also tend to be more common in pregnancy. The combination of weight gain and excess estrogen are the probable cause.
Can spider veins disappear on their own?
Generally, spider veins do lighten up a bit, but never disappear completely. In most cases, spider veins become more obvious with time. Spider veins which develop on the face tend to darken with sun exposure. Other factors that worsen spider veins is lack of exercise, weight gain and a couch potato life style.
Absolutely not. If you have pain, then the cause is most definitely not from spider veins. Pain , swelling, redness or fever or any other symptoms is never caused by spider veins.
Why do spider veins occur?
The real reason why spider veins occur is not known. Spider veins are very small vessels with very thin walls. Anytime the wall is damaged or the valves inside the vein are damaged, the veins become swollen and conspicuous. Any condition or activity that increases pressure in the veins can then cause spider veins. For example, if one was to gain weight, then spider veins will become prominent just from the increased pressure. Other factors that promote spider veins include prolonged standing, excessive sun exposure, prolonged periods of standing and use of oral contraceptives.
Do spider veins increase with age?
Yes, most people begin to see spider veins in the 4th and 5th decades of life. Spider veins also run in families and so if anyone in the family has spider veins, you are also prone to spider veins.
How do oral contraceptive pills cause spider veins?
It is believe that the female sex hormone, estrogen, can cause weakening or damage to valves in the veins. The valves usually prevent back flow of blood. When these valves are damaged, blood starts to pool in the veins and hence the veins appear dark.
Spider veins also tend to be more common in pregnancy. The combination of weight gain and excess estrogen are the probable cause.
Can spider veins disappear on their own?
Generally, spider veins do lighten up a bit, but never disappear completely. In most cases, spider veins become more obvious with time. Spider veins which develop on the face tend to darken with sun exposure. Other factors that worsen spider veins is lack of exercise, weight gain and a couch potato life style.
Spider Veins and how to treat them
What are spider veins?
Unfortunately, almost all individuals will develop spider veins at some point in their lives. Spider veins are easy to recognize. They have a central dark spot with many fine bluish lines radiation from the center. Spider veins are tiny. Some people develop a few spider veins and others have many spider veins. It is estimated that nearly 75% of adult women will develop spider veins after the 3rd/4th decade of life.
Where do spider veins occur commonly?
Spider veins are more common in women and can occur on any part of the body. Usually they are found on the face, back of thighs and buttock area. While the exact cause is unknown, spider veins are linked to increased pressure in the veins, obesity, excess sun exposure, and plain bad luck.
Are Spider veins harmful?
To get the fact rights. Spider veins are absolutely 100 percent harmless. They are so small that they never ever cause any problems. Any physician or health care professional who claims that spider veins can cause health problems is being dishonest or is ignorant about this disorder and you need to get a new physician. Spider veins are only of a cosmetic concern. Most individuals, esp. women do not like these dark spots because they are obvious and appear unattractive.
Is there a cure for spider veins?
NOPE. There is no cure for spider veins and even with treatment, they can recur again and again. For those who have spider veins on the legs, the best treatment is to wear support hose stockings and try to maintain a reasonable weight. To avoid spider veins on the face, avoid the sun.
Unfortunately, almost all individuals will develop spider veins at some point in their lives. Spider veins are easy to recognize. They have a central dark spot with many fine bluish lines radiation from the center. Spider veins are tiny. Some people develop a few spider veins and others have many spider veins. It is estimated that nearly 75% of adult women will develop spider veins after the 3rd/4th decade of life.
Where do spider veins occur commonly?
Spider veins are more common in women and can occur on any part of the body. Usually they are found on the face, back of thighs and buttock area. While the exact cause is unknown, spider veins are linked to increased pressure in the veins, obesity, excess sun exposure, and plain bad luck.
Are Spider veins harmful?
To get the fact rights. Spider veins are absolutely 100 percent harmless. They are so small that they never ever cause any problems. Any physician or health care professional who claims that spider veins can cause health problems is being dishonest or is ignorant about this disorder and you need to get a new physician. Spider veins are only of a cosmetic concern. Most individuals, esp. women do not like these dark spots because they are obvious and appear unattractive.
Is there a cure for spider veins?
NOPE. There is no cure for spider veins and even with treatment, they can recur again and again. For those who have spider veins on the legs, the best treatment is to wear support hose stockings and try to maintain a reasonable weight. To avoid spider veins on the face, avoid the sun.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Everything about spider veins: Part 2
How are spider veins on the face treated?
On the face, spider veins can be treated with laser. The treatment is fast and effective. The current lasers also come with a cooling tip so that the pain is minimized. Some people require 2-4 sessions of laser to remove all the spider veins. After laser treatments, there may be some mild swelling and redness.
Can spider veins recur?
Yes. The only bad news is that spider veins can recur. Recurrences occur with both treatments.
How can I prevent spider veins?
On the leg, preventive steps include the wearing of compressive stocking and avoiding weight gain. On the face, one must keep out of the sun to avoid spider veins. A sunscreen is highly recommended for all individuals who want to avoid spider veins.
Which is the best treatment for spider veins?
Laser is slightly better than sclerotherapy and can be used to treat spider veins on both the face and legs. However, laser is painful; results are not guaranteed and the treatment is prohibitively expensive.
What is cost of spider veins?
Spider veins are considered cosmetic and not covered by any Medical insurance carrier. The cost of spider vein treatment is variable. If sclerotherapy is used, the treatment may cost anywhere from $200-$400 per leg. If lasers are used, the cost may be 2-3 times that.
Final point
Remember, there is no permanent cure for spider veins and recurrences are common with both treatments. After treatment, spider veins do recur within a few months. Considering the economic times, one should think twice about undergoing a treatment, which is expensive, painful, and there is no guarantee that it will work. Like all things in cosmetic medicine, there are no refunds.
On the face, spider veins can be treated with laser. The treatment is fast and effective. The current lasers also come with a cooling tip so that the pain is minimized. Some people require 2-4 sessions of laser to remove all the spider veins. After laser treatments, there may be some mild swelling and redness.
Can spider veins recur?
Yes. The only bad news is that spider veins can recur. Recurrences occur with both treatments.
How can I prevent spider veins?
On the leg, preventive steps include the wearing of compressive stocking and avoiding weight gain. On the face, one must keep out of the sun to avoid spider veins. A sunscreen is highly recommended for all individuals who want to avoid spider veins.
Which is the best treatment for spider veins?
Laser is slightly better than sclerotherapy and can be used to treat spider veins on both the face and legs. However, laser is painful; results are not guaranteed and the treatment is prohibitively expensive.
What is cost of spider veins?
Spider veins are considered cosmetic and not covered by any Medical insurance carrier. The cost of spider vein treatment is variable. If sclerotherapy is used, the treatment may cost anywhere from $200-$400 per leg. If lasers are used, the cost may be 2-3 times that.
Final point
Remember, there is no permanent cure for spider veins and recurrences are common with both treatments. After treatment, spider veins do recur within a few months. Considering the economic times, one should think twice about undergoing a treatment, which is expensive, painful, and there is no guarantee that it will work. Like all things in cosmetic medicine, there are no refunds.
Everything about spider veins: part 1
Spider veins are common in millions of individuals. They are known as spider veins because of their appearance. The lesion has a dark center with small lines radiating away from the center. Why spider veins occur is not fully understood but has been linked to excess sun exposure and excess pressure in the small veins.
Where do spider veins occur most commonly?
Spider veins are most common on the face and legs. On the face, spider veins have been linked to sun exposure. They typically appear on the nose and cheeks. On the legs, spider veins are most common on the back and front of thighs and near the knee. Women who stand all day and those who take the birth control pills are also prone to spider veins.
Can spider veins cause symptoms?
All individuals should understand that spider veins are harmless and only a cosmetic problem. Spider veins do not cause any symptoms. If any individual complains of pain, swelling, itching, or numbness-the cause is not spider veins. The majority of women come to see a physician only because spider veins are unsightly and the problem is cosmetic.
How can one get rid of spider veins?
Spider veins on the legs can be removed using two methods. One is sclerotherapy and other is laser. Sclerotherapy involves injection of an irritant chemical into each spider vein. The irritant chemical causes collapse of the vein. The vein is then slowly removed from the body in a few weeks. Each spider veins requires a needle prick. After the procedure, compressive garments have to be worn for about a week. Laser is another way to treat spider veins. The procedure is fast, has little down time and the results are fairly immediate. Laser unfortunately is fairly expensive.
Where do spider veins occur most commonly?
Spider veins are most common on the face and legs. On the face, spider veins have been linked to sun exposure. They typically appear on the nose and cheeks. On the legs, spider veins are most common on the back and front of thighs and near the knee. Women who stand all day and those who take the birth control pills are also prone to spider veins.
Can spider veins cause symptoms?
All individuals should understand that spider veins are harmless and only a cosmetic problem. Spider veins do not cause any symptoms. If any individual complains of pain, swelling, itching, or numbness-the cause is not spider veins. The majority of women come to see a physician only because spider veins are unsightly and the problem is cosmetic.
How can one get rid of spider veins?
Spider veins on the legs can be removed using two methods. One is sclerotherapy and other is laser. Sclerotherapy involves injection of an irritant chemical into each spider vein. The irritant chemical causes collapse of the vein. The vein is then slowly removed from the body in a few weeks. Each spider veins requires a needle prick. After the procedure, compressive garments have to be worn for about a week. Laser is another way to treat spider veins. The procedure is fast, has little down time and the results are fairly immediate. Laser unfortunately is fairly expensive.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Vitamin K based creams and spider veins- part 2
So what about these vitamin K based creams?
First the facts- spider veins have no relationship to vitamin k neither are the related to medical conditions where bleeding is common. Individuals who lack vitamin K never develop spider veins. There is not a single scientific or clinical study which has shown that vitamin K can cure spider veins. One can apply vitamin K cream on the skin, drink it, eat it, or even inject it and spider veins will never disappear.
There is no cream ointment, herb, nutrient, mineral, lotion, or potion that can be applied on skin and will erase spider veins. Each and every single vitamin K cream sold for spider veins is nothing more than a scam or false advertising.
For those individual who have spider veins, stop wasting your money on vitamin K creams. These creams are expensive and except for moisturizing your skin do little less.
Therefore, if you have spider veins the first thing you should do is never buy any type of cream, as none will ever erase the veins. Spider veins can only be treated with sclerotherapy or laser- while these two treatment modalities are not ideal, at least they do work. All vitamin k based creams do is empty your pockets.
First the facts- spider veins have no relationship to vitamin k neither are the related to medical conditions where bleeding is common. Individuals who lack vitamin K never develop spider veins. There is not a single scientific or clinical study which has shown that vitamin K can cure spider veins. One can apply vitamin K cream on the skin, drink it, eat it, or even inject it and spider veins will never disappear.
There is no cream ointment, herb, nutrient, mineral, lotion, or potion that can be applied on skin and will erase spider veins. Each and every single vitamin K cream sold for spider veins is nothing more than a scam or false advertising.
For those individual who have spider veins, stop wasting your money on vitamin K creams. These creams are expensive and except for moisturizing your skin do little less.
Therefore, if you have spider veins the first thing you should do is never buy any type of cream, as none will ever erase the veins. Spider veins can only be treated with sclerotherapy or laser- while these two treatment modalities are not ideal, at least they do work. All vitamin k based creams do is empty your pockets.
Can Vitamin K creams help my spider veins?
Millions of women have spider veins and the majority dislike them. Spider veins commonly occur on the face and outer thigh. While these skin lesions do not cause symptoms, they are not aesthetically pleasing. Some women only have a few spider veins, but a few unlucky women develop multiple spider veins.
Over the years, many treatments have been developed to get rid of spider veins. The latest is vitamin K creams. Vendors of these vitamin K creams claim that daily application of vitamin K ointments can help get rid of spider veins and prevent recurrence.
There are hundreds of vitamin K based creams on sale in health food stores and cosmetic shops. In each case, extravagant claims are made that by applying these creams on the skin, spider veins will disappear in a few days or weeks.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and generally taken by mouth or given by an injection. All Humans have large stores of vitamin K and do not need to take extra supplements on a daily basis. Vitamin K is readily obtained in the diet from numerous vegetables and legumes. In some individuals who have excess bleeding from disordered coagulation, vitamin K is often administered via an injection in a hospital setting. It is the rare physician who prescribes vitamin K as a supplement for an outpatient.
So do these vitamin K based creams actually work?
Over the years, many treatments have been developed to get rid of spider veins. The latest is vitamin K creams. Vendors of these vitamin K creams claim that daily application of vitamin K ointments can help get rid of spider veins and prevent recurrence.
There are hundreds of vitamin K based creams on sale in health food stores and cosmetic shops. In each case, extravagant claims are made that by applying these creams on the skin, spider veins will disappear in a few days or weeks.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and generally taken by mouth or given by an injection. All Humans have large stores of vitamin K and do not need to take extra supplements on a daily basis. Vitamin K is readily obtained in the diet from numerous vegetables and legumes. In some individuals who have excess bleeding from disordered coagulation, vitamin K is often administered via an injection in a hospital setting. It is the rare physician who prescribes vitamin K as a supplement for an outpatient.
So do these vitamin K based creams actually work?
How can I treat my spider veins?
Spider veins are tiny “star” shaped dark blue veins frequently seen in women in their 30s and 40s. Spider veins are most common on the face and upper thigh.
Spider veins appear blue and can be very prominent in individuals with fair skin. One fact all individuals who have spider veins need to know. Spider veins are harmless. If you have pain, swelling, itching, headache or any other symptoms. – the cause is never spider veins. Spider veins are only of a cosmetic concern.
Individuals with symptoms should not undergo treatment for spider veins until the cause of their symptoms has been discovered. Treating spider veins will not get rid of your symptoms but will make your skin look nicer
Spider veins tend to occur spontaneously or during minor trauma. Many individuals who are over weight, pregnant or those who stand around for long periods also develop spider veins.
There are only two treatments for spider veins: which include sclerotherapy, and laser- neither is ideal. Today, there is a lot of hype made about the latest lasers and how they can cure spider veins. Lasers can be used on any part of the body but the results are not guaranteed, complications are common and lasers are exorbitantly expensive.
Both sclerotherapy and laser treatments can be done as an outpatient. In sclerotherapy, an irritant solution is injected in each spider vein. This painful procedure requires several sessions, is associated with many complications, and the results are mediocre at best. Most women who undergo sclerotherapy remain unsatisfied. The only upside of sclerotherapy is that it is cheaper than laser.
Laser therapy is faster, can treat many spider veins in a few minutes but the results are also not guaranteed. Complications with lasers are common, the procedure is painful, and laser is very expensive.
Neither sclerotherapy nor laser is a cure for spider veins. In both cases, spider veins disappear for a few months and do reappear.
For those who have spider veins and have no money, stay way from both laser and sclerotherapy- instead wear compressions stockings. For those who have money, perhaps one may opt for laser. Remember, there are no refunds with both therapies and the results are not predictable. The best way to treat spider veins is to prevent them in the first place- this means keeping away from the sun and wearing compression stockings.
Spider veins appear blue and can be very prominent in individuals with fair skin. One fact all individuals who have spider veins need to know. Spider veins are harmless. If you have pain, swelling, itching, headache or any other symptoms. – the cause is never spider veins. Spider veins are only of a cosmetic concern.
Individuals with symptoms should not undergo treatment for spider veins until the cause of their symptoms has been discovered. Treating spider veins will not get rid of your symptoms but will make your skin look nicer
Spider veins tend to occur spontaneously or during minor trauma. Many individuals who are over weight, pregnant or those who stand around for long periods also develop spider veins.
There are only two treatments for spider veins: which include sclerotherapy, and laser- neither is ideal. Today, there is a lot of hype made about the latest lasers and how they can cure spider veins. Lasers can be used on any part of the body but the results are not guaranteed, complications are common and lasers are exorbitantly expensive.
Both sclerotherapy and laser treatments can be done as an outpatient. In sclerotherapy, an irritant solution is injected in each spider vein. This painful procedure requires several sessions, is associated with many complications, and the results are mediocre at best. Most women who undergo sclerotherapy remain unsatisfied. The only upside of sclerotherapy is that it is cheaper than laser.
Laser therapy is faster, can treat many spider veins in a few minutes but the results are also not guaranteed. Complications with lasers are common, the procedure is painful, and laser is very expensive.
Neither sclerotherapy nor laser is a cure for spider veins. In both cases, spider veins disappear for a few months and do reappear.
For those who have spider veins and have no money, stay way from both laser and sclerotherapy- instead wear compressions stockings. For those who have money, perhaps one may opt for laser. Remember, there are no refunds with both therapies and the results are not predictable. The best way to treat spider veins is to prevent them in the first place- this means keeping away from the sun and wearing compression stockings.
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