Submitted by Karen Gallagher, RN
Spider veins — those clusters of veins that typically appear on the front and back of legs – are superficial blood vessels appearing close to the surface of the skin. They are less severe than varicose veins, which tend to be more bulging and swollen.
Some of the reasons spider veins develop include being overweight or obese; hormonal fluctuations such as during pregnancy and menopause; prolonged standing; and genetics. They can occur at almost any age.
Thankfully, there is a safe and affordable treatment that can ‘exterminate’ spider veins: sclerotherapy. As a Registered Nurse, I have been administering this treatment for over 5 years with great results!
Sclerotherapy uses a very tiny needle to inject sclerosing solution directly into the vein. It’s a simple out-patient procedure causing minimal to no discomfort at the time of injection. The sclerosing process irritates the lining of the blood vessel forcing the natural healing process to begin. The vein gradually shrinks until it disappears, usually in around three to six weeks. Treatments take approximately 15 to 45 minutes, depending on severity and how many veins are being treated.
Here’s what Debra C. had to say about her recent experience:
“I have to say, I hated the spider veins behind my knees, so Karen suggested I try sclerotherapy. I was a little nervous, but all I felt was a little sting – twenty minutes later it was done. (I wore Spanx for four days after the procedure for compression.) All but one vein is totally gone! The remaining, vein was very bulging and black before the procedure; Karen felt it would need additional treatment, which I have scheduled. I am thrilled I had this procedure done and love how my legs look now!”
Ready to Try It?
After checking around, I realized that the Beach Plum Spa & Med-Spa is one of the only med-spas offering sclerotherapy. While I was inquiring as to why other med spas aren’t offering this service, the answer I received was that many doctors simply don’t enjoy doing it. Personally, I love seeing the great results of sclerotherapy on my clients and making so many women happy to no longer have those embarrassing spider veins!
Do you want to get rid of your varicose or spider veins? Click here to request a free consultation at one of our Beach Plum Med-Spa locations!
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