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Laser treatment for spider veins
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What are Spider veins? Well, spider veins are very similar to varicose veins but they are smaller. They tend to be closer to the surface of the skin and are red and blue in colour. They are called spider veins because of their appearance- spider veins look like spiders webs or tree branches with their short jagged lines. They usually appear on the thighs ankles and calves, but they can also form on the face, neck and upper arms. Women are more likely to suffer from spider veins than men. It is estimated that around half the female population of America suffer from spider veins. Spider veins in men are nowhere near as common and men who do have them don't see them as a cosmetic problem because they are usually covered up with hair. After giving my legs a quick check i can tell you that i also have these on my right ankle.
Spider veins are not as serious as varicose veins, they usually pose no health risk, but you may still get a dull, aching sensation after standing for long periods of time. They tend to run in families and their development is down to hormones. Spider veins tend to be multiple and they do grow larger over time. The most common problem of spider veins is cosmetic, you may feel a bit embarrassed about them, especially if they grow on the face. There are many types of treatment for facial spider veins, but the most common methods are laser treatment and sclerotherapy. You can find out more about these procedures in some of the articles on this web site. There are various ways to treat spider veins, and one of the most popular methods are topical treatments for spider veins, which you can find information about on this site. |
