What are varicose and spider veins and why do we get them?
Varicose veins are a common condition caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves. Varicose veins may form whenever blood pressure increases inside your veins. This can happen because of pregnancy, constipation, a tumor, or overweight and obesity.
There are several types of varicose veins, in the legs and other parts of the body. Varicose veins can take shape as hemorrhoids developed in the rectum or varicoceles which can occur in the testicles, varicose veins can also develop in the esophagus, stomach, or liver. Other vein problems that affect smaller blood vessels are telangiectasia and spider veins.
Did you know that veins increase significantly after the age of 40 and women are much more likely to develop them than men?
Veins have one-way valves inside them that open and close to keep blood flowing toward the heart. However, weakened or damaged valves or walls in the veins can cause blood to pool and even flow backwards. This is called reflux. The veins may grow larger and become distorted, resulting in varicose veins.
Spider Veins
Although similar to varicose veins, spider veins are much closer to the surface of the skin and are usually red or purple. These veins are most commonly found on the face and legs and appear like a spider’s web with short jagged lines.
Bleeding from varicose or spider veins is a medical emergency. Seek immediate help if this happens.
Do spider veins go away if you lose weight?
The only way to treat varicose veins is to target the source of the problem. Even if they are caused by weight gain, losing weight will not make them magically disappear. It’s important to maintain healthy habits to ensure your circulation is working properly, but there is not a 100% accurate way to prevent them and no natural way to make them go away.
How can I treat varicose spider veins on my legs?
At Nouvelle Peau we treat spider veins with lasers. Laser is a quick, effective and a noninvasive procedure that uses a focused beam of light to heat and destroy affected veins. When laser energy is applied to the treatment area, it targets the pigment in the blood and warms the vessel without damaging the skin or surrounding tissues. Over time – usually, in four to six weeks after treatment – the vein is reabsorbed by the body and disappears. Blood gets rerouted to healthier veins, and voila!
This process is perfectly safe as other healthy veins will supply blood to the treated area. The treatment lasts around 15 to 45 minutes and although you may be able to see up to a 50% visible reduction on your first session, you may require 2 sessions to follow depending on the severity. We recommend you repeat the procedure after a year.
Is there any downtime?
There is no down time although you may feel a bit of discomfort in the area treated for the following 24 hours.
How much do I need to invest in this procedure?
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