Question 1

spider veins in my cheeks help!

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Help is available: The usual place for spider veins is the legs.  However, they can occur on the face.  They can be removed either by laser, electric pencil or injections of a medication through a very small needle directly into the vein.  All of these methods work but the least painful are the injections.  Be sure it is done by a phlebologist (vein specialist) certified by the abvlm.

Question 2

what do spider veins look like?

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Non bulging: Spider veins can be red, purple, green in color, not raised or bulging like varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for leg veins, then superficial laser for the tiny red veins on the face and the red ones remaining after sclerotherapy. The new medicines like Asclera and sts  don't hurt with the injection sclerotherapy . Need compression stockings after leg sclerotherapy.

Question 3

how can i make spider veins go away?

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Reduction of spiders: Spider veins are a very common problem and there are many causes including hereditary, aging, pregnancies and even sun exposure.  Treatments may include compression stockings and horse chestnut but these are temporizing measures. For more definitive treatment, sclerotherapy would be a better choice.  However, sclerotherapy is a process and may require multiple sessions.

Question 4

how do i get spider veins to go away?

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Cosmetic or medical: Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for leg veins. If patients have spider veins, but also have aching, cramping, swelling, restless legs, etc- they need to have internal veins called sahenous veins or tributaries treated inside first with minimally invasive, in office procedures done first and then  their spider veins treated. If no symptoms, then sclerotherapy followed by laser for tiny red veins.

Question 5

what are the main causes of spider veins?

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Heredity: We inherit the gene for weak vein walls, thus spider or varicose vein or weak vein valves, sometimes later in life after environmental or work issues affect us - like prolonged sitting, standing, heavy weight lifting, pregnancies, hot tubs, trauma to legs, hormones. Wearing medical support stockings, esp for work or airline travel and weight lifting and pregnancies can slow the progress.

Question 6

are spider veins signs of a health problem?

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Can be: Spider veins, or spider angiomata, on the chest can be a sign of liver trouble.  Something that is often called spider veins that are seen around the inside of the ankle (more accurately called corona phlebectatica), can be an indication that there is underlying venous insufficiency and venous hypertension.      If corona is present, then you should be seen by a vein specialist for an evaluation.

Question 7

how can i  non surgically remove spider veins?

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See a Phlebologist.: The best way of dealing with spider veins is to follow this algorithm: treat the deepest source of problems first. A  doc board-certified in phlebology can  determine if your spider veins are an isolated issue or a manifestation of underlying superficial venous insufficiency. Docs can non-surgically treat the source of reflux first, then use injection sclerotherapy to treat residual spiders.

Question 8

what could cause spider veins all over my body?

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May be telangiectasi: It may be something else such as telangiectasias or small blood changes. Have then checked by a doctor becuase the can be associated with certain rheumatology conditions.

Question 9

is it painful to have your spider veins removed?

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Spider veins: Not painful. See a vascular or a plastic surgeon.

Question 10

what do you think i should do about spider veins?

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Sclero or laser.: Spider veins get their name because they look like spider legs.  The short answer is that sclerotherapy is the gold standard and  usually works well. Topical laser is sometimes effective. The longer answer is that if you have many spider veins and/or combinations of spiders, reticulars and varicose veins then you should first have a venous reflux exam.  You should see a vein specialist.

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