Health Education
Are spider veins to be treated?
Spider veins generally do not pose a threat to health, and from a health point of view, no treatment is required.
However, many women feel that the spider veins on their legs are an eyesore and even affect their daily life, so whether they need treatment or not is a matter of opinion!
There are also some serious spider veins, which hide early varicose veins and even cause discomfort in the legs. If the ultrasonography can find the veins with backflow, then treatment may be considered.
What treatments can treat my spider veins?
It should be emphasized again that spider veins have no major impact on health and do not necessarily require any treatment. However, if the patient still strongly wishes to receive treatment, it is necessary to perform an ultrasound examination first to try to find out the venous vessels with backflow.
If the ultrasonography has ruled out large vein problems, then injection therapy (Sclerotherapy) may be considered.
If the ultrasound finds that there are also problems with the hidden large veins, further minimally invasive surgery may be involved.
What is Sclerotherapy?
Injection therapy uses a very thin needle to inject drugs into the problematic superficial veins. The drugs will cause the inner layer of the blood vessel wall to occlude and fibrosis, achieving the effect of permanent sealing and blood vessel regression. However, the effect of this treatment still has many limitations, and the appearance is not perfect, so the patient must understand. Multiple injections may be required and compression stockings will be worn after each treatment.
The effect of injection therapy can vary from person to person, and the appearance is not perfect. Patients must communicate with doctors in detail to fully understand before making treatment decisions.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physicians before considering treatment or for detailed medical advice. (Information provided by Dr. Chad TSE Cheuk-Wa)
