Im 5'6"..174 lbs. Do not smoke or drink Working ling hoyrd on feet right now... 7 days a week... Gradually getting worse... I have these ugly veins all over my lower legs...right below knees in outer sides of bith legs... Besides just being hard to look at...should i be concerned? Your thoughts and ipiniins are gratefully appreciated...thank u
Answer: Spider Veins Based on your pictures, you have spider veins which if left untreated could worsen and develop into something more serious. Sclerotherapy would help the cosmetic appearance and keep them from bleeding.
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Answer: Spider Veins Based on your pictures, you have spider veins which if left untreated could worsen and develop into something more serious. Sclerotherapy would help the cosmetic appearance and keep them from bleeding.
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Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.
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Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Sclerotherapy plus treatment for venous insufficiency What you are showing are reticular vein complexes and they can be successfully treated with sclerotherapy. If they are diffuse, as you describe them, meaning all over the legs, you should get evaluated for underlying venous insufficiency. It is important, after you get sclerotherapy to wear compression stockings and to use some topical products to lessen the likelihood of hyperpigmentation. I recommend the use of the post sclerotherapy creams called Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus.Seek treatment from a certified vein specialistHratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Sclerotherapy plus treatment for venous insufficiency What you are showing are reticular vein complexes and they can be successfully treated with sclerotherapy. If they are diffuse, as you describe them, meaning all over the legs, you should get evaluated for underlying venous insufficiency. It is important, after you get sclerotherapy to wear compression stockings and to use some topical products to lessen the likelihood of hyperpigmentation. I recommend the use of the post sclerotherapy creams called Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus.Seek treatment from a certified vein specialistHratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS
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June 23, 2017
Answer: Treatment for leg veins Thank you for your question! In my practice, I offer sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, Clarivein treatment, and microphlebectomy to treat varicose and spider veins. I would definitely recommend scheduling an in-person exam to determine the appropriate treatment option but, in all likelihood, you would benefit from a sclerotherapy. It uses a sclerosing solution that causes the vein to shrink. Usually sclerotherapy takes only 1 to 2 sessions to achieve fading of the undesirable veins.
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June 23, 2017
Answer: Treatment for leg veins Thank you for your question! In my practice, I offer sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, Clarivein treatment, and microphlebectomy to treat varicose and spider veins. I would definitely recommend scheduling an in-person exam to determine the appropriate treatment option but, in all likelihood, you would benefit from a sclerotherapy. It uses a sclerosing solution that causes the vein to shrink. Usually sclerotherapy takes only 1 to 2 sessions to achieve fading of the undesirable veins.
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June 22, 2017
Answer: Lower extremity evaluation My first recommendation would be to visit a vein specialist to take a look at your veins and assess them by doing a full evaluation including ultrasound imaging of your venous circulatory system of the legs. Contrary to healthy venous circulation, venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart no longer function, causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and symptoms such as varicose veins, leg or ankle swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, leg pain, aching or cramping, burning or itching of the skin, restless legs, skin changes or rashes, ulcers, open wounds, or sores. Many factors contribute to the presence of venous reflux including age, gender, family history, heavy lifting, multiple pregnancies, obesity, and prolonged standing. Your physician can help you decide the best treatment or combination of treatments for you according to your ultrasound results and your specific goals.
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June 22, 2017
Answer: Lower extremity evaluation My first recommendation would be to visit a vein specialist to take a look at your veins and assess them by doing a full evaluation including ultrasound imaging of your venous circulatory system of the legs. Contrary to healthy venous circulation, venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart no longer function, causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and symptoms such as varicose veins, leg or ankle swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, leg pain, aching or cramping, burning or itching of the skin, restless legs, skin changes or rashes, ulcers, open wounds, or sores. Many factors contribute to the presence of venous reflux including age, gender, family history, heavy lifting, multiple pregnancies, obesity, and prolonged standing. Your physician can help you decide the best treatment or combination of treatments for you according to your ultrasound results and your specific goals.
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