Know the Difference between Varicose Veins, Blue Veins and Spider Veins
While similar in looks and sharing related causes, the three are different and require different types or levels of treatment.
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One of the most common questions that board certified surgeon Dr. Gregory Azia at We’re So Vain hears for his vein patients is, “How permanent is the vein removal treatment?” The answer is actually a little more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no” answer. Keep reading to find out what you can expect after your vein removal treatment.
Dr. Azia will permanently remove your veins with one his recommended procedures, such as sclerotherapy, laser vein removal, radiofrequency ablation, or microphlebectomy. Exactly how long the vein takes to disappear and go away depends on a few factors, including the type of procedure he performs.
For example, with sclerotherapy Dr. Azia injects a sclerosing solution that irritates your vein and causes it to collapse. The vein then gets eliminated from your body over time.
In a case like microphlebectomy, Dr Azia uses a specialized medical tool to pull the veins out through a small incision, so they actually vanish immediately. Veins that are treated permanently completely disappear from your body. It’ s possible that new veins may appear in the same area, but unlikely. On average, post procedure, only 4% of patients see a reoccurrence of a vein in the treated area
There may be a few things you can do to prevent new veins from appearing:
To get rid of your spider or varicose veins with state-of-the-art procedures from an expert vein removal specialist, book your appointment at We’re So Vain today by calling 860-443-3202. An office visit is covered by most insurances.
