Advice On Vein Surgery - Sclerotherapy For Varicose And Spider Veins

by itsrajinder

posted on 11/06/2009

Even the most shapely legs can look less attractive with bumpy blue varicose veins or spider veins.Those veins can be diminished with today's advances and technologies in vein treatment.It's no surprise then that vein surgery is one of todays's most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. Known by many names including telangiectasias, broken capillaries and broken vessels vein surgery called sclerotherapy is most commonly performed on the legs.

A solution is injected into the vein using a tiny needle.The solution causes the vein to either become less obvious or disappear.The veins that are treated are not necessary to the circulatory system ,so they can be removed or treated without posing a health problem.Spider veins and varicose veins differ.Spider veins appear as sunbursts or a web pattern.Varicose veins are larger, sometimes raised and are often blue.

No one knows for sure what causes spider veins or varicose veins ,but it seems to run in some families .Also ,trauma to the legs can cause the condition as can long periods of standing or sitting.Women are more prone to the condition than men.

Most vein surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and usually takes 20 minutes to an hour per session ,as generally no more than one or two areas are treated at a time.The veins to be treated will likely be marked and the skin area will be sterilized.Many cosmetic surgeons start the injections in the larger veins.The sclerosing or hardening agent causes the vein to turn white and then close, allowing no more blood to enter the vein.Pressure will be immediately applied to the vein following the removal of the needle.This helps to disperse the solution to reduce bursting.Each vein may need two or more injections.

Each year thousands of people enjoy the new look of their legs but you should keep in mind that healing is a gradual process.Your results will be apparent within a few weeks after your procedure ,but the full effect and treatments may take several months.

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