Spider veins are slightly different from varicose veins which can be easily seen protruding on the skin surface. Varicose veins are bulgy and twisted while the spider veins are smaller in size and look like blue and red lines on the skin. These problematic veins are generally noticed in the legs. Weakening of faulty valves and vein walls, as well as poor blood circulation and vascular defects are some of the reasons behind this problem. When fully developed, it causes pain and looks unsightly. It becomes necessary to seek spider vein treatment Melbourne.
Spider veins are also caused by poor lifestyle, prolonged standing, obesity and heredity causes. Individuals affected by it may not be doing proper exercises and leading a fast paced life where long hours of standing during commute and work worsens the problem. Initially, it only has the look problem. The appearance of spider veins on legs does not look good. Over time it develops into a bigger medical problem and causes fatigue, heaviness and pain in the legs. Swellings in the calves and ankles can be seen. The affected person feels itching and burning sensation on the skin. Throbbing legs and muscle cramping are some other symptoms of this problem.
It is important to consult a doctor who specialises in spider vein treatment Melbourne. It is easy to diagnose and can be treated successfully. Non-surgical methods like minimally invasive laser treatment and injections are used to treat this condition. Surgical option may be recommended for larger varicose veins if these treatments do not work. Sclerotherapy is the most widely used minimally invasive treatment for treating the spider veins. A special foam solution is injected into the affected vein. This solution removes layer of cells lining the vein wall. It causes the veins to shrink away and close.
It is an outpatient treatment but the patient has to visit for multiple sessions. Up to 50 injections may be needed to treat smaller spider veins while 6-10 injections are used to treat large varicose veins. Deeper and largest veins are treated first. There is no need for any surgery in this minimally invasive sclerotherapy treatment. The solutions used in this treatment have been certified for this purpose. These solutions have excellent safety record. The patient is required to wear a surgical compression stocking after each session. It helps in shrinking and closing of the veins. At least one hour of walking per day is recommended by the doctor during the treatment phase. It is important to discuss risks of this treatment with the doctor. It has 85% success rate.
