The Problem With Spider Veins...
You might be wondering: "What are these odd looking, web-like blood vessels on my legs?"
Spider veins and reticular veins are both small, web-patterned blood vessels that are easily visible on the surface of your skin. They can be red, blue, or purple, and are commonly associated with varicose veins.
Spider veins and reticular veins are both small, web-patterned blood vessels that are easily visible on the surface of your skin. They can be red, blue, or purple, and are commonly associated with varicose veins.
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What are the Risk Factors?
There are many factors that can increase your chances of developing spider veins:
- Genetics: The majority of people who have spider veins, have family with them too.
- Age: People who are older (Age 40+) tend to have a higher chance of developing spider veins as valves in the veins get weaker over time.
- Gender: Spider veins are more prevalent among women than men.
- Prolonged Standing: Veins have to work harder to pump blood back to the heart during extended times of inactivity.
- Obesity or Excessive Weight: Extra weight can add pressure to the veins in the legs, making them less efficient.
- Multiple Pregnancies: The extra weight of a child, with the increased blood flow associated with carrying a baby, leads to veins having to work harder than normal.
- Smoking: Essentially narrows veins over time and thus puts added pressure on them.
- Heavy Lifting: Lifting weights puts added strain on your veins.
Is This a Cosmetic Issue?
Although Spider Veins are considered a cosmetic problem, and frequently treated in dermatology and other clinics by sclerotherapy, they can be a result of underlying Venous Reflux. Venous Reflux is NOT a cosmetic issue as is commonly believed. If left untreated, they can progress over time to more serious problems such as:
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Vein Disease May Get Worse
Venous reflux is a medical condition which progresses over time into a more serious medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). The increased pressure inside the veins, secondary to pooling of the blood in the legs, leads to varicose veins. Check out the image below to see the progression.
1 Normal | 2 Spider Veins | 3 Varicose Veins | 4 Edema | 5 Venous Ulceration
Luckily There Are Solutions
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One of the biggest concerns of patients seeking vein treatment, is that it may be painful. Luckily for us, the new advancements made in vein treatment have led to quick and painless treatment options.
Procedures are done with small, non-invasive methods that allow patients to receive quick, and pain-free treatment. Most patients easily return to normal activities and work the same day!
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Real Treatments, Real Results
Testimonials
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"Knowledgeable and Courteous"
I am very happy and impressed with the vein procedures I had done. The doctor explained everything thoroughly and simply. The entire staff is professional, knowledgeable and courteous. My legs look and feel 20 years younger. — Dan |
"Highly Recommend"
I cannot say enough good things about Taylor Vein Solutions. I've had six procedures done there and would highly recommend them. The staff is professional, friendly and genuinely concerned about their patients. — Mary |
"Great Personalities"
I highly recommend TVS! I have had 4 procedures and they have all been successful and overall good experiences. Dr. and all of his staff have great personalities and make you feel very comfortable. I will not hesitate to go there again when I need something. — Victoria |