How Can I Get Rid of Spider Veins?
Spider veins can cause low self-esteem and an uncomfortable appearance. The negative effects of spider veins on your skin are aesthetic and affect how you feel about yourself.
Fortunately for people who struggle with spider veins, Dr. Vitolo offers sclerotherapy, a treatment that easily removes the annoying lines without any downtime – giving them back their confident stride once again in no time at all.
What are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are also known as Telangiectasia. Telangiectasia is a condition in which widened venules (tiny blood vessels) cause threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin.
Spider veins mainly occur when your blood circulation is poor, and you have prolonged exposure to pressure or standing upright for long periods, like during pregnancy. There’s also a genetic susceptibility that can lead to spider veins, alongside obesity from weight gain.
Fortunately, sclerotherapy is a safe treatment that can help you get rid of spider veins.
What is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is an FDA-approved non-surgical treatment that can help get rid of pesky spider veins. Just a couple of 20-minute sclerotherapy sessions with Dr. Vitolo can help you erase these purple or redline-shaped lines from sight for good!
How is Sclerotherapy Performed?
Sclerotherapy is a great non-surgical way to rid yourself of even your most frustrating spider veins. During your sclerotherapy procedure, Dr. Vitolo will use a super-fine needle to inject the saline solution into your spider veins. The injection will cause your closed-up veins to gradually disappear over a few weeks, leaving behind clearer flawless skin. Each treatment lasts between 20 minutes to 1 hour.
What are the Benefits of Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy has several advantages, including:
- It reduces the appearance of unsightly veins
- Sclerotherapy gets rid of spider veins with no downtime
- It is an FDA-approved procedure
- It is a non-surgical procedure
- Sclerotherapy is an out-patient procedure
- It improves the appearance of your legs
Is There Any Downtime?
Sclerotherapy is a quick, painless procedure that leaves no downtime for patients. Those who undergo this treatment can return to their normal routines immediately afterward.
Am I a Candidate for Sclerotherapy?
The best candidates for sclerotherapy treatments are women and men who want to lessen the appearance of their smooth, red spider veins. Spider veins are usually easy to treat when they’re smooth and visible to the naked eye. Even though anyone can get spider veins, women are often twice as likely to suffer from spider veins than men.
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about spider vein treatments? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Vitolo at his plastic surgery practice by filling out the consultation form on this page or calling 800-332-1067 to get more information or make an appointment at one of his 3 offices.
During this difficult time of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken precautions to protect our patients and staff from danger. Dr. Vitolo is offering complimentary Virtual Consultations on your computer, smartphone, or tablet for all procedures. To request a consultation with Dr. Vitolo, call 800-332-1067.
Dr. Vitolo serves the greater New York Metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.