beauty
Lovely Legs
(Sometimes it requires a little more
than diet and exercise!)
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t want beautiful legs? A healthy
diet and consistent hard work at the gym can help tone and tighten,
but what about those unsightly spider veins?
No amount of discipline at the gym or the ice cream stand can change
the fact that dark, patchy veins can ruin the look of your lovely legs.
Spider veins require the help of a professional.
by Nouveau Medispa
Spider veins can be brought on by age,
related to pregnancy, or result from trauma
to the lower extremities. Lifestyle changes
like maintaining proper weight, elevating
legs when resting, avoiding prolonged
sitting and standing, regular exercise, and
not smoking can decrease the chance of
developing spider veins. But once spider
veins have appeared, the only real options
for treatment are
lasers, sclerotherapy,
or surgery. While
treatment varies
by patient, we
recommend foam
sclerotherapy as
the best option
for uncomplicated
reticular and
spider veins.
Sclerotherapy is
a minimally invasive
procedure used to
treat uncomplicated
spider veins and
reticular veins. The
treatment involves
the injection of a
foam solution into the
affected veins. The
solution displaces
the blood in the
vein and irritates the
lining of the blood
vessel, causing it to swell and stick together.
Over the course of time, the vessel turns
into scar tissue and gradually fades away –
permanently!
Sclerotherapy is safe, more effective than
lasers, and much less invasive than surgery
to correct veins. Physicians have been
experimenting with foam injections since the
1940s. By 2001, sclerotherapy for veins
had become widely accepted into the
mainstream practice of phlebology. This
procedure can be performed in the office
with little to no downtime.
Sclerotherapy may require anywhere from
one to three treatments, which take about
60 minutes per session. There is some
aftercare involved, which includes wearing
compression
stockings for
an average of
two and a half
weeks, shielding
the legs from the
sunlight, avoiding
hot showers,
elevating the
legs when sitting,
and engaging
in mild exercise.
Best results are
seen two to three
months after
treatment. Bruising
is self-limiting,
but can last up to
six weeks. Other
less common side
effects can include
infection, swelling,
itching, injection
site irritation, and
scarring.
If you are bothered by dark, unsightly
spider veins on your legs, sclerotherapy
maybe an excellent solution for you. At
Nouveau Medispa, we offer complimentary
evaluations by our experienced medical
providers who can provide counsel on what
options will work best for your specific needs
and concerns.
Spider veins can be
brought on by age,
related to pregnancy, or
result from trauma to the
lower extremities.
Nouveau Medispa HAC
By the Downstairs Lobby
302-235-4961
www.nouveaucosmeticcenter.com
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