In this health article we are going to take a look at spider vein removal. Three main things we are going to cover is going to be what are spider veins, the removal of spider veins, and the cost of removing spider veins. After reading this you will have a much better idea about the possible treatments you can receive and how much it’ll cost you.
What exactly are spider veins?
Spider veins are tiny visible veins beneath the skin that appear on the face and legs. One of the things you should know is that if you have varicose veins you first need to treat those before you can treat spider veins. Varicose veins are veins that are no longer needed by the body. So just keep in mind that prior to treating your spider veins or having any type of spider vein removal you need to take care of the varicose veins first.
Spider Vein Removal By Injection
Let’s take a look at how spider vein removal works. There are basically two types of spider vein removal techniques that are used today. The first is spider vein injection and the second is laser spider vein removal. Let’s go ahead and take a look at the first one.
Spider vein injection is the process of injecting a liquid into the vein that contracts and collapses the vein. This procedure is good for spider veins that are in the medium to large size. This spider vein removal procedure is done in the doctors office by the doctor or by a qualified nurse. Either way the process takes about 5 minutes. You will usually need several of these 5 minute procedures to get all the spider veins removed. You will need to wear bandages for 3 to 5 days and you should avoid exercise, hot baths, and any alcohol for about 3 days. Keep in mind this method will not remove all spider veins so you may need to consider laser spider vein removal.
Laser Spider Vein Removal
Laser spider vein removal uses a laser to treat your spider veins. A laser is applied to the skin to remove the spider veins. This method of spider vein removal is effective for small and medium spider veins. There will be a mild discomfort when using this treatment. This type of procedure will not require any sedatives and you should notice a 60% to 70% reduction in spider veins. You will probably need 3 treatments over 3 months.
Spider Vein Removal Cost
On average you can expect to pay $100 to $300 for the spider vein injection process and about $150 to $425 for the laser spider vein removal procedure. One very important thing to keep in mind is that these procedure are meant to remove the spider veins you have now. They will not prevent spider veins from reappearing.
In conclusion I hope that this hub has help you learn a little about spider vein removal. Now go out there and get them removed.
Below you will find a featured Spider Vein Removal video. I hope this video helps you in the understanding of this procedure.
