The treatment of Spider Veins is not necessary. Spider Veins may be primarily a cosmetic problem. Severe cases of varicose veins, specially those involving ulcers, usually require treatment. Various methods can be used to eliminate the spider veins, including, most commonly, surgery or Sclerotherapy. Medication treatment mostly does not work when it comes to getting rid of Spider Veins.
Spider Veins cannot be surgically removed thus can only be treated with Sclerotherapy. In "Sclerotherapy" a fine needle is used to inject a solution directly into the vein. This solution irritates the lining of the vein, causing it to swell and the blood to clot. The vein turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Some doctors treat both varicose and Spider Veins with sclerotherapy. The substances most commonly used in the United States are hypertonic saline or Sotradecol (sodium tetradecyl sulfate).
Less commonly, laser or electrocautery treatments can also be used to treat the smallest Spider Veins, especially on the face and chin. Veins are frequently treated by eliminating the "bad" veins. This forces the blood to flow through the remaining healthy veins.
Surgery used to treat varicose veins is referred to as "stripping," which is usually done under local or partial anesthesia, such as an "epidural." In this, the problematic veins are "stripped" out by passing a flexible device through the veins and removing them through an incision near the groin.
The surgery is performed under anesthesia, pain is not felt during the procedure. After the anesthesia wears off, there can be some pain at or near the incisions. The amount of pain during these treatments will vary, depending on the person's general tolerance for pain.
Pro-K Professional Strength Vitamin K Cream
Pro-K is a natural cream that aids in the healing of Spider Veins and common skin irritations. Its natural ingredients have a synergistic effect that stimulates epithelial growth and promotes healthy granulations and clarification of the damaged skin. Its inventor claim that the Vitamin K treatment enters through the pores all the way to the damaged capillary or vein and clots the blood, thus stopping the seepage of blood allowing the tissue time to heal itself. 70% of the people realize in about 6-8 weeks that their veins are gone.
The common side effects of the surgery include nausea, vomiting, and the risk of wound infection. Surgery also results in scarring where small incisions are made and may occasionally cause blood clots. Laser and electro-cautery treatments can cause scarring and changes in the color of the skin.
