If you have spider veins, don’t worry – they can easily be fixed! Reading this shows that you are one step closer to getting rid of your spider veins permanently. But before you go ahead and fix an appointment with a top spider vein specialist in California, it would not be a bad idea to learn all about spider vein treatment. Here are some of the top questions that people have about their spider veins!
Can you get rid of spider veins without surgery?
Yes, of course! Most top vein specialists in California have moved away from surgery for treating spider veins. Today, vein doctors use ‘minimally invasive vein treatments’ to treat varicose veins and spider veins. These treatments act on the vein from the inside to treat them; at the most, you will require a needle prick, or a tiny incision. You won’t even need stitches! Minimally invasive vein treatment is just as effective as surgery, and so much more convenient! It does not require any recovery time, and you can walk in and out of the clinic just as you would with a dental appointment.
What is the best spider vein treatment in California?
The most effective treatment for spider veins is sclerotherapy. This is essentially an injection technique; the vein doctor uses really tiny needles to inject a sclerosing solution into your spider veins. The sclerosing solution acts on the walls of the spider veins from within, causing them to swell, become sticky, and adhere together. This seals off the spider vein, preventing blood from flowing through it. Over time, the spider vein shrinks and eventually disappears altogether. One session of sclerotherapy is usually all that you need for permanent results.
When you should choose other treatment options?
While sclerotherapy is without doubt the best treatment for spider veins, there are two situations in which you should choose some other treatment option:
If you have spider veins on your legs or face: Vein doctors tend to avoid sclerotherapy when your spider veins are located in delicate areas of the body, such as the face; this is because these veins lie too close to the veins draining the brain. In such cases, your vein doctor may suggest laser treatment instead. In laser treatment, the laser light shines through the skin over the spider veins; the intense laser energy penetrates the skin and causes the veins to shrink and disappear over time. Unlike sclerotherapy, though, you may need three to four sessions of laser treatment for the veins to disappear completely.
If your spider veins are associated with leg pain: If you have leg pain, your spider veins are more likely the result of an underlying bigger vein condition (called chronic venous insufficiency), and not just an ageing problem. If you have this vein condition, you will need to treat the larger veins of your legs before you address spider veins. Otherwise, they will just recur again! This is not something worrying though – diseases of the larger veins can also be treated with simple, minimally invasive vein treatments.
How much does spider vein treatment cost?
According to the national average, a single sclerotherapy session costs about $700. If you only have a few spider veins, one session may be enough; however, you may need more sessions if you have large numbers of them. Laser treatment usually costs about $300 to $600 per session; but you will always need a minimum of three to four sessions to see results.
Are you eligible for insurance coverage?
If you have chronic venous insufficiency, you will likely need additional minimally invasive vein treatment, which will cost more – possibly a couple of thousand dollars. The good news is, most insurance companies cover minimally invasive vein treatment, if you have symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. You can verify your insurance information directly at most vein clinics – some vein centers, like VTC, will offer this service for free even before your very first appointment!
Vein Treatment Clinic – two locations for advanced spider vein treatment in California!
VTC offers holistic, state of the art options for spider vein and varicose vein treatment. At our leading vein center, you can consult with some of the leading vein doctors in California:
- Dr. Billy Schoenfeld: Dr. Schoenfeld is a Harvard trained critical care and anesthesiology expert, and has several years experience in managing problematic vein conditions.
- Dr. Carly Guthrie: Also Harvard trained, Dr. Guthrie is double board certified in cardiology and anesthesiology. Her expertise in interventional ultrasonography gives her an edge in minimally invasive vein treatment
- Dr. Jasmine Koo: Trained at Chicago Medical School, Dr. Koo has received special training in minimally invasive vein treatment for varicose and spider veins.
- Dr. Amanda Steinberger: Dr. Steinberger is Harvard trained, and board certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology, and has specific skills and training in management of vein conditions.
Our regular location in San Diego is located in La Jolla, near the Torrey Pines Beach State Park. We are also opening a new vein clinic in San Jose, very near the Santa Clara Medical Center. You can consult our expert vein doctors at one of these locations simply by filling this form out online!
