SPIDER VEINS ON LEGS AND THIGHS APPEARANCE

Treatment options for spider veins on legs and thighs are available to treat your unsightly veins. Spider veins on legs and thighs are the smallest type of varicose veins, though they may also occur on your face. The appearance of spider veins is thin and web-like compared to larger varicose veins that are usually raised and bumpy. Typically just a cosmetic issue and also the least symptomatic type of varicose veins, spider veins usually only have mild to no symptoms. While both various veins and spider veins on the legs can affect both men and women, the issue is much more prevalent in women.

Prevention tactics and a healthy lifestyle are often effective at minimizing or eliminating the formation of varicose veins and spiders veins. This includes regular exercise to maintain a strong circulatory and cardiovascular system, maintaining a healthy weight and leg elevation while resting on a consistent basis. Support stockings may also help alleviate the first symptoms of irregular veins.

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Varicose veins and spider veins in legs occur when the blood in your legs is not properly circulated and replenished from the heart. Image courtesy of www.wikipedia.com *

Dr. Umar of FineTouch Dermatology has assisted many patients eradicate their varicose veins and spider veins. To learn more about Dr. Umar’s spider vein laser treatments, read https://www.finetouchdermatology.com/los-angeles-laser-varicose-vein-removal-explained/.

WHAT CAUSES SPIDER VEINS AND VARICOSE VEINS

What causes spider veins includes weakened valves and veins in your legs, genetics, obesity and pregnancy. Occupations that require excessive standing also contribute to what causes spider veins since it increases the pressure on your leg veins.

Spider veins and varicose veins occur when the blood in your legs is not properly circulated and replenished from the heart. The one-way valves in your legs weaken to send blood back to the heart, in which the blood collects and becomes stagnant. Pressure then builds in the legs and thighs, creating the varicose and spider veins from lack of flow and fresh blood nourishment.

Other times, genetics and aging are the explanations to what causes of spider veins and varicose veins. Spider veins and varicose veins often coincide with pregnancy. They may appear during pregnancy, become more visible after and then either remain the same size or disappear. However, larger spider and varicose veins may also be a sign of a more serious health concern. If you develop them suddenly or notice any dramatic changes, make an appointment with your primary care physician or dermatologist.

SPIDER VEINS TREATMENT DEPENDING ON SIZE

Dr. Umar typically treats the spider veins with the GentleYAG laser if the vein is less than 3 millimeters. The GentleYAG laser has a 1064 nanometer wavelength that safely treats all skin tones and effectively deals with both facial and leg vascular veins. This spider veins treatment targets the blood vessels underneath and singes them, which basically kills the vein.

Dr. Umar also performs sclerotherapy (injections) for larger spider veins treatment. The sclerosants damage the inner endothelium tissue that lines the blood vessels, which clears them from the skin’s surface.

To see which spider veins treatment is right for you, contact FineTouch Dermatology for a consultation.