Things You May Not Know About Vascular Veins
Vascular veins affect over 3 million Americans each year, but what are they?
Vascular veins are commonly confused with spider veins however they are not the same. The main difference is in their color and the prevalence in the body. Spider veins have are typically more flat, red or purple in color, and are usually smaller. Varicose veins, on the other hand, are blue in color, are bigger, and show more of a bulge on your legs.
Although the cause of varicose veins is unknown, here are four factors that most commonly lead to these eye-catching veins:
- Age
- Genes
- Obesity
- Life
The older you are the more likely you are to develop the condition. People with genes that are predisposed to the veins are at higher risks, as well as those who may be obese or live a lifestyle where movement and exercise are prohibited.
There are hundreds of DIY treatments to get rid of or reduce the appearance of them, but what is a proven treatment that can eliminate most of the visibility of undesirable veins? Laser vein treatment.
What Is Laser Vein Treatment And How Does It Work?
Laser vein treatment is a procedure by which the laser is applied to the red blood cells, which heats the blood from the inside out and then collapses. This leads to a mini clot inside the blood vessel which is supposed to be able to treat the ailment.
The normal healing time for the treated area would be between 4 and 6 weeks.
- The day of the treatment does not use any type of skin moisturizers, creams or lotions on the area.
- Wear loosely fitting clothes for ease of movement before and after the procedure.
- Limit exposure to the sun and stay away from tanning of any kind (salons or spray) two weeks prior.
The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes to complete, ins minimally invasive, and the recovery time is generally under a week. The only downside to the procedure is that all of the veins may not disappear after just one treatment. Sometimes it may require a patient to receive up to 3 or 4 treatments before the veins are fully gone and not able to be seen.
Varicose veins affect millions of people and there are a few things that can cause the condition. Daily routines, exercise, and eating habits can help to improve your chances to fight against varicose veins.
Laser options are a painless procedure that can help people take the next step if previous methods of relief do not work.
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