Spider Vein Removal

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Suburban Laser And Skin

Spider Vein Removal

Spider veins aren't usually a medical problem, but they can make you feel self-conscious and affect your confidence when they develop on your face. If you're troubled by unattractive spider veins, visit the team at Suburban Laser and Skin in Schaumburg, Illinois. They offer safe, effective spider vein removal using noninvasive laser energy. To find out more about the benefits of using lasers for spider vein removal, call the office to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.

What are spider veins?

Spider veins (telangiectasia) are tiny, thread-like blood vessels that tend to appear in patterns resembling spiderwebs on your skin. They can develop anywhere but are especially common on the legs and face. For most people, spider veins aren't medically significant — they're more often a cosmetic issue than a sign of an underlying health problem. Having spider veins sometimes means you're more likely to develop other vascular conditions like varicose veins. Your primary care provider can assess you for disorders like these.

Why would I need to undergo spider vein removal?

Although spider veins aren't generally anything to worry about, they can be unattractive, especially if they are on your face. Spider veins tend to stand out in shades of red, blue, or purple, which can be difficult to conceal without specialized makeup, which isn't always convenient. If you're feeling self-conscious because of your spider veins, the team at Suburban Laser and Skin can diminish their appearance and boost your confidence.

What does spider vein removal involve?

There are several ways to perform spider vein removal. One method is sclerotherapy, where your provider injects an irritant solution (sclerosant) into the tiny veins. The sclerosant causes the walls of the spider veins to collapse, sealing them off and allowing blood to flow along different veins. The treated spider veins eventually disappear as they are absorbed back into the body. Suburban Laser and Skin uses an alternative to sclerotherapy — noninvasive laser treatment.

What happens when I have laser spider vein removal?

Laser spider vein removal takes under an hour. The Suburban Laser and Skin team gives you a local anesthetic to ensure that you remain comfortable. However, lasers used in spider vein treatment now have cooling systems that stop the laser's tip from overheating. Your provider targets the spider veins using a focused light beam. During your spider vein removal session, you might feel a tingling sensation, but there is no pain. The laser light heats the spider vein, causing it to collapse just as it does with sclerotherapy treatment. Over the following 4-6 weeks, the problem veins gradually disappear. Find out how spider vein removal using laser therapy can improve your appearance and restore your confidence. Call Suburban Laser and Skin to schedule a consultation, or book an appointment online today.