Your treatment for spider veins and varicose veins can be determined on the degree of the problem. Sometimes, this malady can be dealt with using snug legs stockings. These specialized stockings go on the leg, generally up to the upper thigh and put pressure on the legs thus releiving some of the problems caused by [...]
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April 3rd, 2010
Laser Surgery and Endovenous Techniques as a Treatment Option for Spider Veins
The latest innovations in laser therapy can be a very good option to treat spider veins in the legs. The laser emits very strong bursts of light onto the vein. This can makes the vein slowly fade and disappear. Lasers are very direct and highly accurate. So the proper laser manipulation by a skilled surgeon [...]
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Tags: Laser surgery, spider veins, varicose veins, veins 
No Comments »March 27th, 2010
Sclerotherapy: After Your Treatment for Spider Veins
After the procedure, the dermatologist will place a compression tape around the treated area of the skin. In addition to the compression tape applied after the procedure, tight fitting support hose may be prescribed as a preventive measure against blood clots and to facilitate healing. Afer 48 hours, the tape and cotton balls can be [...]
March 24th, 2010
Sclerotherapy: The Procedure
A common sclerotherapy session is does not take much of your time, lasting only about an average of half an hour or so. If it is to be performed in the legs, of course, you are expected to wear shorts in the procedure. After changing into shorts, your legs may be photographed for your medical [...]
March 14th, 2010
What are the Risks for Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy, like any other medical procedure, can have some complications that may arise. But serious medical complications from the psrocedure are very rare when the procedure is performed by a qualified medical practitioner. If ever, they may occur. Risks include severe inflammation, the formation of blood clots in the veins, adverse allergic reactions to the [...]
