How sclerotherapy destroys spider veins

Sclerotherapy as a means of vein removal has been around for a while – both for spider veins and varicose veins.

If you have a phobia about needles be prepared – sclerotherapy involves the injection of a liquid agent into the spider vein using a microscopic needle. 

The liquid agent is usually something like saline solution or an anesthetic or surfactant like sodium tetradecyl.

Many vein doctors nowadays also offer foam sclerotherapy where the agent is mixed with foam producing better overall results with less brown staining.
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Do spider vein creams work?

Vein creams seem like a painless and affordable way to treat spider veins – but do they really work or are you just wasting your money?

Cosmetic companies have long realized the demand for topical treatments and have come to the rescue with plenty of options for vein creams to lessen the unsightly appearance of spider veins.

The active ingredients in most spider vein creams are natural plant extracts. 

So here’s a list of five of the best natural active ingredients to watch out for when you select your vein cream:
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Spider veins: 8 step action plan

Unfortunately – some of the causes of spider veins you can’t do much about.  If you’ve inherited the gene for spider veins – or thread veins as they are also called – you can’t give it back.

You may have made other positive life choices – like getting pregnant – that will put you at greater risk of getting spider veins.

The good news is that there are all sorts of other things you can do to improve your chances of not getting spider veins or to stop them returning once you’ve had vein removal treatment.
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Laser vein treatment works

Until recently for women with spider veins – vein treatment was mainly confined to sclerotherapy – a lengthy process involving needles.

Not pleasant for anyone with needle phobia.  Now new advances in technology have made vein treatment easier, less painful and more effective for those of us who prefer gain without the pain.

Laser vein removal uses the concentrated power of the latest lasers to destroy spider or thread veins.
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Are you likely to get spider veins?

Spider veins can appear almost overnight and without warning.  It’s something of a mystery why some women get spider veins and others escape with blemish free legs all their lives.

Whilst the exact causes of spider veins are difficult to pinpoint there are some common factors you ought to be aware of.

First off though – how do you tell if you’ve got spider veins? Look our for a network of thin blue or red veins just below the skin’s surface on your legs.
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Control spider veins with the right diet

Spider veins can be a bit like gray hairs – blast them with lasers or zap them with sclerotherapy and you may find they crop up again.

Unless of course you take preventative measures.

Many nutritionists believe that changing your diet can help reduce the risk of spider veins or minimise their appearance. So – here’s some ideas gathered from experienced nutritionists for small changes that can make a big difference.
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