How Long Does Spider Vein Treatment Last?
One of the most common questions people ask Dr. Schultz when seeking treatment for spider veins is how long their results will last. Most people are very pleased with the answer: treated spider veins will not grow back, so you can expect your results to last a lifetime.
However, even though your treated spider veins will never make another appearance, you can still develop new ones. Factors that contribute to spider vein formation include those you cannot prevent, such as genetics, and those you can control to reduce the risk of new problem veins forming. The best ways to maintain clear legs include:
- Have the underlying causes of your spider veins treated
- Stay physically active and avoid sitting or standing for extended periods
- Manage your weight at a healthy level
- Avoid smoking
- See your doctor about any medical conditions
Hormonal changes, pregnancy, and aging can weaken veins and lead to new spider veins. Your consultation will give us an opportunity to review all your concerns and risk factors, but it can be difficult to predict who will see more spider veins appear in the future. Avoiding risk factors as much as possible can limit their development, but not treat them once they appear.
What’s the Best Treatment for Spider Veins?
Dr. Schwartz takes a customized approach to spider vein treatment, often combining two methods to help you achieve your best results. While these are the most common methods of treating spider veins, you may also be treated for underlying causes such as poor leg circulation.
Sclerotherapy
This effective, FDA-approved treatment can be used for most spider veins. A chemical solution is injected into the problem vein, damaging the vein walls and leading the treated vein to collapse. Your body will immediately begin redirecting blood flow and will remove the treated vein over time.
Laser Treatments
Often used in combination with sclerotherapy to treat small spider veins, laser treatments target problem veins using the pigments inside them. The laser uses wavelengths that the pigments absorb, creating heat that damages the vein and leads to its collapse. Laser treatments are effective for leg veins that are too narrow to treat with other methods.
VeinGogh
The tiniest spider veins appear on the face, especially around the nose and cheeks often respond best to VeinGogh, a treatment that closes these small veins using pulses of energy. A tiny needle is inserted next to the vein, and the energy pulses transfer heat to the vein that collapses it.
Spider vein treatment can also be used with varicose vein treatments for comprehensive effects that increase the chances of lasting results for patients suffering with both spider veins and varicose veins.
