Spider veins on the leg (also called thread veins) and are a common cosmetic concern and can be treated with sclerotherapy.
What Causes Spider Veins On The Legs?
A spider vein may appear as a red or blue discolouration or in clusters to give a typical spidery appearance.
Hormonal factors contribute to spider veins and can occur during pregnancy or hormone replacement.
There tends to be a family history.
Sometimes specific trauma to an area can cause a spider vein to occur.
Treatment Of Spider Veins
Treatment of spider veins involves injecting a sclerosing solution into the vessel. The sclerosant causes irritation to the vessel, causing it to shrink.
The treatment does cause discomfort and stinging.
A series of treatments can be required.
What Happens After The Treatment
The veins will fade over coming weeks, however after care is important.
Support stocking need to be applied after treatment.
Sometimes there can be a discolouration at the site of injection that persists in the area for up to 6 months.
Ulceration can also occur from the sclerosant and requires a time to heal.
Further treatments are generally scheduled for one month if required.
Because of the predisposition new spider veins may appear and repeat treatments may be required, ie you will need to look at top up treatments to keep the veins under control.
Consultation With Dr Jane Propsting.
Dr. Jane Propsting performs all our sclerotherapy treatments and you will need to see her for a consultation first. She will assess your suitability for sclerotherapy, explain what is involved in treatment and give you an accurate quote. The cost of sclerotherapy varies from $165- $650 per treatment session depending on the number of spider veins involved.
Come in for a consultation with Dr Jane Propsting.
Spider Vein Treatment
Spider veins on the leg (also called thread veins) and are a common cosmetic concern and can be treated with sclerotherapy.
What Causes Spider Veins On The Legs?
A spider vein may appear as a red or blue discolouration or in clusters to give a typical spidery appearance.
Treatment Of Spider Veins
Treatment of spider veins involves injecting a sclerosing solution into the vessel. The sclerosant causes irritation to the vessel, causing it to shrink.
What Happens After The Treatment
The veins will fade over coming weeks, however after care is important.
Because of the predisposition new spider veins may appear and repeat treatments may be required, ie you will need to look at top up treatments to keep the veins under control.
Consultation With Dr Jane Propsting.
Dr. Jane Propsting performs all our sclerotherapy treatments and you will need to see her for a consultation first. She will assess your suitability for sclerotherapy, explain what is involved in treatment and give you an accurate quote. The cost of sclerotherapy varies from $165- $650 per treatment session depending on the number of spider veins involved.
Come in for a consultation with Dr Jane Propsting.
Call us on (07) 33505447 or email to ask us any questions.