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Spider Veins Chicago

Spider Veins Don't Have To Ruin Your Self-Esteem: Spider Vein Treatment Options Most people are familiar with spider veins, also called starbursts. These tiny veins are just under the skin and often radiate from one point, looking as if they are in the shape of a spider. Other forms of spider veins look like fine lines in a unruly web-like maze or look similar to branches coming off of a tree trunk. Spider veins can occur on any part of the body, but are most common on the face, thighs, calves and ankles. Most often spider veins look like red or pink clusters on the skin.

Skin experts still don't know what the exact cause of spider veins is, although they do know these bothersome veins are related to abnormal blood flow. They commonly occur when people engage in any activity where there is pressure placed on the leg veins (gaining weight, sitting for long periods of time, standing for long periods of time, in pregnancy). In addition, spider veins often occur after someone sustains an injury in the affected area, when hormonal medications are taken (birth control pills, hormone replacement), with overexposure of the skin to the sun or when there is a family history of spider veins.

One common treatment for spider veins in Chicago is sclerotherapy. During Chicago sclerotherapy, saline is injected into the vein which then irritates the lining and causes the vein to collapse and ultimately disappear. However, spider veins on the face are often too small to be effectively treated with sclerotherapy in Chicago. Thus, laser treatment of spider veins in Chicago is often best. In some cases, sclerotherapy and laser treatment of spider veins are coupled together for maximum results.

Laser treatment for tattoo removal and spider veins in Chicago carries many benefits to the patient. The Chicago laser treatment for spider veins can easily target and destroy small spider veins, which are often close to the skin's surface. This can be done without damaging the surrounding facial tissue. Chicago spider vein laser treatments are fast and require no anesthesia. During the treatment, the doctor will cleanse the face and use the laser to remove the superficial blood vessels at controlled levels of penetration. Patients may hear zapping or smell a smoky scent. After the treatment, the area will be covered with an antibiotic ointment to eliminate surface bacteria.

A typical session of Chicago spider vein laser treatment takes from 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the treatment area. Most patients report only a slight burning or stinging sensation during the spider vein laser treatment session. Patients can expect the spider veins to fade within 5-10 days, however recovery time does depend on the patient's capacity to heal and the extent of their treatment.