I went to a dermatologist and supposedly a top one with experience in all kinds of laser- and was told that these types of veins around the ankle and foot were not easy to remove. However, these are bothering me a LOT and I want them gone. I have them all over both ankles, sadly, at my age. Is it true that these are hard to remove? If so, why? I never got a response as to why. and what is the cost and downtime?
March 29, 2018
Answer: Spider veins on ankles These spider veins can be easily treated with sclerotherapy. However, clusters of spider veins around the ankles, especially the inner ankles are often due to underlying venous disease. It would be best to get a thorough evaluation from a vein specialist. They may recommend an ultrasound of the veins in your legs to determine the best treatment for you.
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March 29, 2018
Answer: Spider veins on ankles These spider veins can be easily treated with sclerotherapy. However, clusters of spider veins around the ankles, especially the inner ankles are often due to underlying venous disease. It would be best to get a thorough evaluation from a vein specialist. They may recommend an ultrasound of the veins in your legs to determine the best treatment for you.
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Veins around ankle and foot Hi and thank you for your question. I encourage you to schedule a consultation and ultrasound scan of your legs with a board certified vein specialist. This first step is the key to confirm if there is an underlying venous disease, then, it can be determine your treatment plan correctly. In general, healthy leg veins contain unidirectional valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. There is a condition called venous insufficiency that develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to heart do not work correctly, causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and symptoms equal to veins like yours among other symptoms such as swelling, pain, cramps, burning sensation, itching of the skin, and ulcers. This can be medically treated by a vein specialist as well as taking care of the appearance concern.
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Veins around ankle and foot Hi and thank you for your question. I encourage you to schedule a consultation and ultrasound scan of your legs with a board certified vein specialist. This first step is the key to confirm if there is an underlying venous disease, then, it can be determine your treatment plan correctly. In general, healthy leg veins contain unidirectional valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. There is a condition called venous insufficiency that develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to heart do not work correctly, causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and symptoms equal to veins like yours among other symptoms such as swelling, pain, cramps, burning sensation, itching of the skin, and ulcers. This can be medically treated by a vein specialist as well as taking care of the appearance concern.
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