Key Facts To Remember About Treating Unwanted Veins

• Unwanted veins of the face, legs, hands and body can be erased and kept away with careful management.
• Veins can be treated using either traditional sclerotherapy--the injection of a mild caustic solution--or by laser treatments. Dr. Duffy will explain the intricacies of this decision at your consultation.
• Regardless of treatment modality, patient selection and flawless technique are very important to success.
• Most often, vein treatments involve only slight discomfort and do not require downtime from activities or work.
• Most side effects, such as bruising, swelling, itching, and matting, are minor inconveniences and will resolve over time. Serious problems are very rare.
• Certain types of larger veins can require more extensive diagnostic evaluation AND the use of compression hosiery post treatment.
• Contrary to what would seem logical, smaller spider veins often require more treatments than larger varicose veins.
• Tiny spider vein occurring in previously-treated patients can be more resistive than “virgin” vessels.
• Results vary from patient to patient due to a large number of variables in a patient’s medical history, including the size and location of the vessels we are treating.
• The number of treatments required for clearing varies. New vessels will present themselves over time, and touch-up visits will be necessary to maintain results.