Venas araña
Pequeñas venas superficiales que aparecen cerca de la superficie de la piel y son de un color obscuro se les llama venas araña. En muchas instancias estas venas son alimentadas por gran cantidad de reflujo ocurrido en el sistema venoso.
En muchos casos venas tipo araña pueden ser tratadas por medio de micro-inyecciones con un agente medicinal diseñado específicamente para eliminar este tipo de venas. Estos procedimientos son efectuados dentro de la oficina y generalmente no requieren tiempo de recuperación.
Spider Vein Treatment
Our preferred method of treating spider veins is called sclerotherapy. It involves injecting a solution directly into the vein. The sclerotherapy solution irritates the lining of the vein and causes scar tissue to form. This will eventually close the vein completely. The closed vein is then reabsorbed into local tissue and visually fades.
Additional Information
- We will carefully focus our treatment on what is most important to you. The treatment of spider veins begins with a comprehensive consultation where a personalized treatment plan will be made. Our sclerotherapy nurse will estimate the number of visits you may need. These estimates may be revised based on your expectations and outcomes.
- Sclerotherapy injections usually take multiple sessions to be effective. It is best to wait 4-6 weeks between treatments for the best cosmetic outcome.
- Spider veins are a mild form of venous disease, which is chronic and progressive. This means that your body may grow new spider veins over time. Most patients require maintenance sessions every few years.
- Potential side effects associated with sclerotherapy include bruising, hyperpigmentation, and tissue necrosis. Side effects and further questions can be discussed in depth during your initial consultation.
- The presence of spider veins may indicate that there is more serious venous disease occurring below the skin’s surface. In some cases, an ultrasound may be required for a complete assessment.
