Spider Vein Treatment
Spider Vein Treatment
Spider Vein Treatment: Before & After
After receiving spider vein treatment, our clients have noticed amazing transformations. You will no longer be embarrassed about wearing shorts but will be able to enjoy the fresh air and healthier-looking skin. You’ll also appreciate being relieved from the aches and pains of spider or varicose veins.
How Does Spider Vein Treatment Work?
At Renew Aesthetic Clinic, we can treat spider veins using sclerotherapy or laser treatment. Sclerotherapy, involving injection of a solution that irritates blood vessels and causes them to seal shut and fade, is the most effective way to treat larger spider veins like those that appear on the legs.
Spider Vein Treatment Benefits
Sclerotherapy is advantageous for several reasons:
- Easy recovery
- No anesthesia is needed
- Little to no downtime
- No scarring
- Improved appearance of spider veins
- Fast or immediate results
- Improved self-confidence
- Relief from pain and discomfort of spider veins
Spider Vein Treatment Areas
Spider veins are damaged blood vessels located just beneath the surface of the skin and appear as blue, red, or purple webs or branches. They are most commonly treated in the following areas:
- Legs
- Face
- Neck
- Chest
- Hands
What To Expect From Spider Vein Treatment
When you first come for a consultation with our aesthetic team, we will physically examine the area you want treated, review your medical history, and discuss the goals and expectations of treatment. Depending on your situation, we may recommend sclerotherapy or KTP laser therapy.
Sclerotherapy
A sclerotherapy treatment takes around 15-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. After the solution is injected into the vein, perhaps in multiple places, the provider may massage the area. This solution causes the veins to swell, stick together, and seal shut. Since they are not receiving continuous blood flow, they will be reabsorbed by the surrounding tissue and fade.
Before this treatment, patients should:
- Avoid antibiotics for four weeks.
- Avoid aspirin, prednisone, and alcohol for two days.
- Apply lotion before and after your appointment.
- Come to your appointment well-hydrated and rested, wearing shorts or loose-fitting pants.
You may feel a slight burning or tingling sensation during treatment, but many patients experience no discomfort at all. Afterward, the veins may look slightly worse than before, but this is only temporary. Smaller veins can take three to six weeks to completely fade; larger ones can take three to four months. You will need to wear compression stockings for two to three weeks to control swelling and encourage the healing process. More severe spider veins may require multiple treatments.
KTP Laser Therapy
KTP laser therapy uses a special light wavelength that targets blood vessels, breaking them up with thermal energy. Approved by the FDA to reduce the appearance of spider veins and facial vessels, this procedure takes between 15 and 40 minutes. It works most effectively against spider veins and broken capillaries in the face, but other areas may be treated with this method as well.
Patients who’ve had this procedure reported little to no pain. The only warning associated with KTP laser therapy is that patients must avoid direct sun exposure for one to two weeks before and after treatment.
Choose Renew for Spider Vein Treatment
You can trust Renew Aesthetic Clinic to safely and effectively treat your spider veins.
Our leading esthetician, Yvonne Yan Duan, has more than ten years of experience as a nurse practitioner, in which capacity she successfully administered cosmetic injections. She is very skilled in the use of aesthetic lasers as well. We use only FDA-approved devices and the latest, safest, and most effective technologies.
Our facility is highly recommended, as evidenced by our status as finalist in the Best Aesthetic Practice of 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spider Vein Treatment
Who Should Not Receive Spider Vein Treatment?
Although most healthy adults can safely undergo sclerotherapy or KTP laser therapy, those with the following conditions may not be good candidates:
- Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Anyone with a blood-clotting or arterial disorder.
- Anyone taking blood-thinning or photosensitizing medications.
Is There a Way to Get Rid of Spider Veins Naturally?
There are a number of natural remedies for spider veins, but ultimately, they are not effective enough for complete removal. These remedies include:
- Topical application of apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, or essential oils
- Massage that stimulates circulation
- An anti-inflammatory diet that promotes healthy circulation
- Herbal supplementation
What Are the Disadvantages of Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy side effects are generally very mild, such as:
- Bruising
- Lumpy veins
- Brown spots or lines near the area of treatment
These are temporary and do not require treatment. Eventually, these will subside, leaving your skin looking clear and rejuvenated.
Side effects associated with KTP laser therapy should abate within two or three days and include:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Soreness
What Other Treatments Does Renew Aesthetic Clinic Offer?
Besides spider vein treatment, you can receive the following treatments at our clinic:
- Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin injections for dynamic wrinkles
- Dermal fillers for facial contouring
- Body contouring
- Skin brightening
- Removal of hair, pigment, and vascular lesions
- Fat-dissolving injections
- Microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, peels, and facials
For a full description of all our services visit our website or contact Renew Aesthetic Clinic today.