About Spider Veins
Pittsburgh, PA | Columbus, OH
Spider veins are thin, threadlike veins that are usually less than 1-mm in diameter. They lie close to the skin's surface and are most often red or purple in color and web-like or linear in appearance. Spider veins may occur in conjunction with varicose veins due to increased venous pressure. Veins that are slightly larger than spider veins but are less than 3-mm in diameter are called reticular veins.
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At The Skin Center Medical Spa, your VEINfree® treatment program will begin with a private vein evaluation. During your evaluation, a vein specialist will review your symptoms, examine your varicose veins with diagnostic ultrasound technology and determine what type of vein treatment is right for you. Your VEINfree® treatment program may include:
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery: EVLT
- Microphlebectomy Varicose Vein Treatment
- Sclerotherapy Spider Vein Treatment
- Facial Vein Treatment
Depending on the type and severity of your of vein disorder, your VEINfree® treatment program may be covered by most insurances.
Causes of Spider Veins
Like varicose veins, spider veins and reticular veins are caused by abnormal blood flow and can be attributed to a hereditary weakness in the structure of the vein, leading to valve malfunction. Although genetics is typically the main cause of spider veins, any condition or activity that puts pressure on the veins can contribute to their development, such conditions may include:
- Weight gain
- Prolonged sitting or standing
- Hormonal fluctuations
Symptoms of Spider Veins
Many women and men with spider veins are symptom free, while others experience symptoms that may indicate a more serious venous condition. Symptoms may include:
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Preventing Spider Veins
Certain measures may be taken to help relieve discomfort from existing spider veins and slow the development of additional spider veins:
- Exercising regularly (walking is ideal)
- Avoid standing for long periods of time
- Avoid prolonged periods of sitting
- Maintaining a healthy weight
Spider Vein Treatment
Many women and men seek a spider vein treatment or laser surgery vein treatment for spider veins and reticular veins for cosmetic reasons, while others learn through a diagnostic screening at The Skin Center Medical Spa that medical correction is necessary to treat the initial signs of a more serious underlying vascular condition.
Regardless of the reason for a spider vein treatment, The Skin Center Medical Spa offers the most comprehensive treatments for the correction of spider veins and reticular veins. Significant improvement in the appearance of spider veins and reticular veins can be accomplished with:
- Sclerotherapy Spider Vein Treatment
- Microphlebectomy Varicose Vein Treatment
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- IPL Facial Veins Treatment
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- The Skin Center Medical Spa Pittsburgh, PA 1-800-429-1151
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