At Vargas Face and Skin Center, we know how unsightly, embarrassing, and sometimes painful varicose and spider veins can be for both men and women. A sizeable portion of the U.S. population is affected by varicose veins. An even larger portion is affected by spider veins, which are a more moderate form of varicose veins.
Varicose veins are usually caused when the blood vessels become enlarged and appear as unsightly blue or red vein clusters near the surface of the skin. During the summer months, varicose veins can prevent you from dressing the way you’d like – for fear of unattractive bumps, lumps or swellings on your legs and ankles. Some less-apparent vein conditions in your legs may even worsen with weight gain, pregnancy or age.
Although the underlying causes of varicose veins are not known, there are many contributing factors such as genetics, being overweight, jobs that require you to stand for long periods of time, and pregnancy. Although most cases of varicose veins or spider veins appear in the lower portion of the body, these conditions may also appear in other areas of the body. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available to those who suffer from issues with varicose veins or the less-obtrusive spider veins.
Here at Vargas Face and Skin Center in Kansas City, we specialize in sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose and spider veins. Sclerotherapy provides relief from varicose and spider veins by eliminating these visual abnormalities with an injection directly into the vein. The injection causes the vein to collapse and, over time, shrink to an imperceptible size.
Who might benefit from vein therapy at Vargas Face and Skin:
- Those who have veins that stand out prominently against the skin
- Those with bulging veins that are dark in color (blue or, in some cases, red)
- Those who, regardless of signs, experience heaviness or pain in their legs
- Those who regularly experience cramping, discomfort or itching in the legs
- Those with swollen legs, calves or ankles
- Those who want to improve the appearance of their legs
What to know about vein therapy at Vargas Face and Skin:
If you are considering vein therapy at Vargas Face and Skin, it is beneficial to know that the number of sclerotherapy treatments necessary to alleviate signs of varicose or spider veins will depend on the level of your response to the treatment, as well as the extent of your varicose vein condition. The treatment procedure is brief – only lasting 15 to 20 minutes in the Vargas offices (per session). It should be noted that the complete elimination of the veins or symptoms cannot be guaranteed.
There are many cosmetic and health benefits associated with sclerotherapy. Your in-depth consultation with Dr. Vargas will involve an extensive exam of the areas to be treated. Photos may be taken at this time. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Vargas, please fill out our Contact Form and someone from our office will respond to your inquiry.
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