How to get rid of spider veins?

Spider veins aren’t exactly a beauty statement.

These small, dilated blood vessels – which sit just beneath the surface of the skin – can be red, blue or purple in colour and appear as lines or webs on a person’s legs or face (They can also be found on other parts of the body).

While spider veins are usually harmless, many people seek to get rid of them – and there are a few ways that you can do so.

At-home treatments for spider veins

Some people claim that there are at-home, natural remedies that can help get rid of spider veins.

However, there is little to no research that any of these work.

Medical treatments for spider veins

You don’t need to go under the knife for surgery to get rid of spider veins.

There are non-invasive alternative treatments which can have you resuming most normal activities the next day.

The medical treatment for spider veins is:

Sclerotherapy (Injection Treatment)

Sclerotherapy involves a solution of aethoxysklerol injected into the unwanted veins.

This solution causes the veins to collapse and become solid, with them then being absorbed by the body.

Sclerotherapy is a fast and easy treatment which does not require hospitalisation.

Patients can drive themselves home after treatment and any side effects – like minor bruising, inflammation or swelling – will usually go away quickly.

Laser Vein Co can help you get rid of spider veins

At Laser Vein Co, we are a leading provider of treatments for spider veins in Victoria.

Our practice is headed by Dr Peter Y. Milne, a top specialist who has over 30 years of experience in the field.

We can asses your spider veins and guide you through the best course of treatment for them.

Simply have your doctor fill out a printable or online referral form to Laser Vein Co and then book an appointment with us to get started.