Do Home Remedies for Spider Veins Work?

Self-care is the most important step. Maintaining a healthy weight and refraining from sitting or standing for prolonged periods of  time can prevent existing spider veins from getting worse. It can also prevent the formation of new spider veins. Compression stockings can further prevent this unsightly condition, and modern compression hose come in a variety of colors, styles and fabrics that are rather fashionable.

Sclerotherapy is the gold standard and most popular treatment for spider veins.  Cutaneous lasers using the 532 and 1064 wavelength devices are, also, used for treating spider veins. Sclerotherapy involves injecting the affected veins with a medication that sclerosis or seals them off, which causing them to  fade over time.  Typically 2 to 3 treatments are often indicated.

Non-invasive laser treatments use strong bursts of intense light on the vein, causing it to fade over time and gradually disappear.   More than 3 treatments are often needed to achieve similar results as sclerotherapy.
The average response to spider vein treatment is fading of the visible spider veins betweens 70 and 80 percent.  In inexperienced hands overlooking underlying venous disease can lead to poor outcomes.   If you have visible varicose veins, leg swelling or pain a screening exam of the legs would detect underlying disease which should be treated first before beginning spider vein therapy.
Spider veins may be unsightly, but they can be easily and effectively treated by a professional vein specialist. Schedule a consultation with Vein Specialists of the South in Middle Georgia to determine the best spider vein treatment options for you that are proven and recommended by the top vein specialists in the country.

Our founder, Dr. Kenneth Harper, is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is recognized as a Diplomat of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, the Medical Association of Georgia, American College of Phlebology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and others. Contact us today for a consultation or further information about vein problems like spider or varicose veins, vein ulcers, leg swelling and circulatory issues.