Radiofrequency vein ablation Therapy, or RF, has no size limitation. It picks up at exactly the point where sclerotherapy becomes ineffective (> 5mm), and has no absolute size limitation. To date, Laser Vein Treatment, or RF Ablation has been used to treat veins as large as 20 mm in diameter. This technique relies on a […]
Return of the Spider Veins The truth is that there isn’t a magical, risk-free procedure that will make spider veins disappear forever. First of all, there is the very real risk of pigmentation changes in the skin. This is just part of the healing process. Some people choose to have treatment done during the winter […]
Treating Varicose and Spider Veins Varicose and spider veins are both conditions of the circulatory system that are most common in the legs. They both develop when weak or damaged valves or walls in your veins can no longer successfully move the blood back to your heart. The reason they most commonly appear in the […]
Risk Factors for Spider Veins Research has shown that there are several factors that can make you more susceptible to spider veins. There are some that you can manage, while others are completely out of your control. Genetics plays a role in developing these veins. If someone in your family suffers from squiggly blue and […]
What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a minimally-invasive and effective method used for the elimination of spider veins. If has been used in one form or another for 150 years. While the idea might be over a century old, new techniques, compounds, and imaging testing make it more beneficial than ever before. During the procedure, a […]
Cutting-edge Treatments for Spider Veins (Without the Cutting) Modern medical advances now provide us with a variety of effective non-invasive treatments and therapies for all kinds of vein diseasesーincluding spider veins. The more practitioners learn, the better they can provide for the needs of their patients. At The Advanced Vein Center we pride ourselves in […]
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy When a larger spider vein cannot be easily seen with the naked eye, physicians will use ultrasound imaging tools to pinpoint the vein. This can happen when the veins or vein tributaries are hiding deeper in the leg. By applying a small amount of conductive gel above the area of concern, we […]
I think I might have spider veins. What should I do now? If you notice symptoms of a venous condition in their lower extremities, especially if you have numerous risk factors, we recommend that you come in for a consultation. We can use non-invasive ultrasounds and a thorough physical examination to test for chronic venous […]
Sclerotherapy for spider veins Bridgewater Sclerotherapy for spider veins Bridgewater : Venous reflux causes varicose veins and spider veins in exactly the same way. It’s simply a matter of scale. Larger diseased veins become varicose while smaller ones develop into spider veins. Fortunately, this smaller size means they’re easier to treat than their larger cousins. […]
Home Treatment Spider Veins What causes varicose veins and spider veins to form? Unlike the arterial system, the venous system operates under very low pressure. To compensate, veins have one-directional valves which keep blood flowing back towards the heart. When these valves are stretched out or damaged the blood begins to trickle back down the […]
