Say good-bye to unsightly spider veins!  You can now effectively and gently reduce the appearance of problem veins on the legs and face.

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. They are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg. During pregnancy, varicose veins called hemorrhoids can form in the vagina or around the anus.

Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.

Many factors increase a person's chances of developing varicose or spider veins. These include:

• Increasing Age
• Having family members with vein problems or being born with weak vein valves
• Hormonal changes. These occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Taking birth control pills and other medicines containing estrogen and progesterone also increase the risk of varicose or spider veins
• Pregnancy. During pregnancy there is a huge increase in the amount of blood in the body. This can cause veins to enlarge. The expanding uterus also puts pressure on the veins. Varicose veins usually improve within 3 months after delivery. A growing number of abnormal veins usually appear with each additional pregnancy
• Obesity, leg injury, prolonged standing and other things that weaken vein valves
• Sun exposure, which can cause spider veins on the cheeks or nose of a fair-skinned person

Two methods are used at Mariposa to diminish the appearance of unwanted superficial spiker veins: 

Sclerotherapy is performed by injecting a liquid solution into the problem areas which causes the vein to harden and not allow blood flow.  The body then breaks down this ineffective blood vessel and reabsorbs it, causing it to disappear.  This is a good option for those deeper reticular veins, typically blue, green, or purple in color.

For those very tiny red spider veins,  treatment with our Nd:Yag laser is often preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions
  

When can I expect to see results?

Improvement may be seen approximately 4-8 weeks after the first treatment.  The total number of required sessions depends on the extent and depth of the vessels.  Maximum clearance is typically achieved within 1-3 treatment sessions.  Your treatment provider will make recommendations at the time of your consultation

How do I know which treatment method is right for me?

During your consultation, after your provider has examined the areas you desire to have treated, both options will be discussed.  Often times, it is beneficial to begin with sclerotherapy for the deeper veins and then once those are cleared, proceed with the laser treatment to “clean up” those last few tiny red spider veins. 

Does it hurt?

Treatment of leg veins may be uncomfortable for some patients.  This is easily managed by using external coolings or application of a topical anesthetic cream prior to treatment. 

This is a no-downtime procedure.  Many patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment.

How much does it cost?

Sclerotherapy and Laser vein treatment are priced individually.  Because everyone’s veins are different, complete pricing for Vein Removal is very individualized.  We encourage you to schedule your complimentary consultation today for more details.