Posted July 23, 2024 in Uncategorized
Have you noticed veins in your legs that are causing some discomfort? These are known as spider veins but medically are known as telangiectasias or thread veins. There are minimally invasive spider vein treatments in northern VA offered at Mountcastle Medical Spa.
What are Spider Veins, and Why Do We Get Them?
Spider veins are damaged veins that develop when small one-way valves inside the veins weaken. With healthy veins, these valves push the blood in one direction, to the heart. When the valve weakens, the blood flows backward, leading to an accumulation in the vein. As the pressure progresses, vein walls weaken and bulge, causing spider veins.
Not everyone is bound to develop spider veins, but some people are at higher risk than others. If a blood relative struggles with spider veins, you are at higher risk of experiencing them. These veins can be caused by sitting or standing for long periods, with age, or during pregnancy. Sunlight, hormonal changes, or an injury can also cause spider veins.
How to Self-Treat Your Spider Veins?
- Exercise
- Elevate your legs
- Avoid soaking in a hot bath for a long period
Dermatologists Treatment
The most common treatment is sclerotherapy, which causes the walls of the vein to stick together so that the blood can no longer flow through them, improving circulation and reducing swelling. After 2-3 treatments, your spider veins will usually disappear within 3 to 6 weeks.
Laser treatments are also an option to treat spider veins. Following laser treatment, spider veins will disappear almost immediately, whereas more prominent spider veins will darken and then disappear in 1-3 months. For the most efficient removal, three or more treatments are recommended for the best results.
Mountcastle Medical Spa Spider Vein Treatments Northern VA
At Mountcastle Medical Spa, we believe in providing the highest quality of ethical care through effective treatments tailored uniquely for you, aiming to enhance and restore your natural beauty. We are proud to have board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mountcastle M.D., as our mentor and medical director.
Our chief injector and physician assistant brings 15 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery and injectable treatments. We offer the best spider vein treatments in Northern VA and aesthetic treatments, including body contouring, Botox, fillers, facials, laser treatments and more! Call or book online today.