December 2016

If you have spider veins, you’re not alone. Millions of people in the US have some sort of vein problem, including spider veins. In 2015, 314,629 women and 7,541 men had spider vein treatment in the US, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Spider vein removal at a vein clinic has many benefits, …

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Fortunately, spider veins are seldom serious medical problems.  However, for some individuals, they steal self-confidence.  The so-called gold standard of spider vein treatment is sclerotherapy.  Learning about these vessels and this procedure helps patients understand whether they are good candidates for this treatment. Overview of Spider Veins These abnormal blood vessels get their name from …

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