Spider veins, also termed telangiectasias, are little albeit visible vessels underneath the skin. Most commonly they develop on the legs and face.
Varicose veins are known to be distended veins just beneath the skin. They may be identified as bluish bumps and cause some discomfort. Those suffering from unsightly varicose veins and pain often opt to undergo a surgery for removing their varicose veins. The veins are no longer functional, and the body does not miss their presence.
You may consult an experienced general surgeon about probable varicose vein treatment options and avenues. If you have varicose as well as spider veins, the former should be treated first. Treating spider veins first is not advisable because, they are bound to return soon, in the presence of varicose veins.
The two prevalent options for spider vein treatment are sclerotherapy and advanced laser therapy. The latter is now broadly recommended by medical experts. During this treatment, a laser is applied to the patient’s skin over spider veins.
Focused laser energy causes spider veins to coagulate and thus shrink. Laser therapy is considred most effective particularly for spider veins of small and medium size. Treatments usually do not require pain medications, sedatives, or injections of local anesthetic.