New Jersey Spider Vein Removal

Do you have spider veins? Are you considering spider vein removal? With laser technology now becoming readily available, can all your spider veins be removed in this groundbreaking procedure? And what other procedures besides laser spider vein removal are there at your disposal? And how is a spider vein different from a varicose vein? Here we hope to answer some of your spider vein removal questions.

Spider veins are large clusters of enlarged veins that show up along the area of the legs, thigh, and calves and also sometimes on the face. They are usually purple, red, or blue in color and though they are not particularly painful they do, for most people, present an unattractive appearance. Nearly ½ of the adult female population in the United States has them and even a small percentage of men can also suffer.
 
Spider veins are different from varicose veins in that they are smaller and much less painful. Removal of spider veins is often done by use of sclerotherapy which injects a solution into the vein and causes them to collapse and eventually disappear by being absorbed into the bloodstream. This is a popular treatment for spider veins in the leg area. But oftentimes New Jersey spider vein removal with laser technology is the only appropriate technique to use.

This is especially true of facial spider veins where injecting sclerosing solutions into the facial area can pose a significant risk. By using the high-intensity of a laser, spider veins can be removed that occur on the face with little or not face. And even when it comes New Jersey spider vein removal on the legs, laser procedures are improving in their effectiveness and ease of use. If you are contemplating spider vein removal with laser techniques be sure to contact Pistone Cosmetic Dermatological Associates for a free consultation.