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Plastic and cosmetic surgeries, including Spider Vein Treatment, are procedures that should not be taken lightly. In most circumstances it is wise to seek a specialist for consultation and to perform your procedure should you choose to move forward with it. Below are listings of Spider Vein Treatment specialists that you can contact in order to talk to them about your goals for the procedure, potential risks, prices, and more.

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Vericose vein are formed by the dilation of a small group of blood vessels located close to the surface of the skin. Although they can appear anywhere on the body, vericose veins are most commonly found on the face and legs. They usually pose no health hazard but may produce a dull aching in the legs after prolonged standing.

Varicose veins are abnormally swollen or enlarged blood vessels caused by a weakening in the vein's wall. They can be harmful to a patient's health because they may be associated with the development of one or more of the following conditions: Phlebitis or inflamed tender vein; Thrombosis or a clot in the vericose vein; and Venous Stasis Ulcers or open sores from inadequate tissue oxygen and fluid retention.

What are vericose veins? Vericose vein, commonly found on the face and legs, are caused by the dilation of a small group of blood vessels near the skin's surface. They often look like red or purple sunbursts or web patterns. Varicose veins are caused by swollen or enlarged blood vessels. The blood vessels have enlarged due to a weakening in the vein's wall or valves. Located deeper in the skin than spider veins, they may appear raised and often are blue.

Varicose veins can be serious because they may be associated with the development of one or more of the following conditions: phlebitis - inflammation of the vein; thromboses - occurs when blood clots form in the enlarged vein; venous stasis ulcers - an ulcer is formed when there is not proper drainage in the enlarged vein.

More than one in five women has some form of vericose vein condition. Although the exact cause for vericose veins is unknown, pregnancy, heredity, and hormonal changes seem to be contributing factors.

Specific treatment for spider and varicose veins will be determined by your physician based on: your age, overall health, and medical history; extent of the condition; your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies; expectations for the course of the condition your opinion or preference .

Vericose vein treatment may include: sclerotherapy; ambulatory phlebectomy; electrodesiccation; laser surgery and intense pulsed light therapy; surgical ligation and stripping. Sclerotherapy procedure involves the injection of a concentrated saline or specially-developed solution into the spider or varicose vein. The solution then hardens, causing the vein to close up or collapse. Healthier blood vessels located nearby absorb the blood flow of the collapsed vein. Ambulatory phlebectomy involves the removal of the vericose vein by tiny punctures or incisions along the path of the enlarged vein. Through these tiny holes, the surgeon uses a surgical hook to remove the varicose veins. Electrodesiccation involves the sealing of the vericose veins with the use of an electrical current. Abnormal vericose veins are destroyed by high-intensity laser beams or intense pulsating light. Surgical ligation and stripping involves the surgeon making an incision in the skin and removing or tying off the blood vessel.

Possible complications associated with the treatment of spider or varicose veins may include, but are not limited to, the following: pigmentation changes; allergic reaction and scarring; telangiectatic matting; blood clots. Brownish splotches near the treated area may appear, and may take several months (or even up to a year) to fade. Allergic reactions from the injected chemical solution, as well as permanent scarring, may result. This reaction involves the appearance of fine, reddish blood vessels near the treated area. Treatment for this condition may require further injections. Treatment could cause blood clots in the veins.

Who are candidates for vericose vein removal? Women and men of any age may be candidates for sclerotherapy, but most are 30 to 60 years in age. Vericose veins are more common in women. Men do have vericose veins, but often do not consider them to be a cosmetic problem because the vericose veins are usually concealed by hair growth on the leg. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should postpone sclerotherapy treatment, as vericose veins that occur during pregnancy usually disappear on their own. Further, it is not known how sclerosing solutions may affect breast milk.

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Competency in plastic surgery implies a combination of knowledge, surgical judgment, technical expertise and ethics in order to achieve the goal of providing aesthetic improvement. If you're considering having a Spider Vein Treatment or some other cosmetic surgery we offer tips and advice to help you choose a surgeon and plastic surgery procedure.

In addition to the benefits of cosmetic surgery, make sure you understand its limitations.
• Don't expect perfection.
• Have realistic expectations. A Spider Vein Treatment can reshape your body, but not your life.
• Know the plastic surgery risks.
• Don't do it on the cheap. Pay what it takes for safe surgery.
• Make sure your plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
• Do your homework. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

As the demand grows for plastic surgery, consumers must realize that all procedures carry risks. If you are thinking about having a plastic surgery, become an informed consumer about the specific procedure and its risks. Select a qualified doctor. Have realistic expectations about the results and know the benefits and limitations.

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