Spider veins are dilated superficial blood vessels, similar to varicose veins, but smaller and closer to the skin. They often appear as red or blue lines, most often on your legs or your face and while aging is one of the most common culprits of this condition, other causes may include:
- Hormonal shifts
- Pregnancy
- Weight fluctuations
- Genetics
- Occupations that require prolonged sitting or standing
While spider veins often come with no symptoms other than an undesirable cosmetic appearance, some people with spider veins may experience:
- Swelling
- Heavy or aching feeling in the legs
- Pain after sitting or standing for too long
- An itchy rash
Customized Spider Vein Therapy in Kelowna to Restore Your Comfort and Aesthetic Appearance
At our Kelowna clinic, our skin specialists offer advanced and customized spider vein therapy to help address all your concerns. Using the advanced VISIA Digital Analysis System, we can create a fully personalized spider vein treatment to suit your unique needs and lifestyle.
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SPIDER VEIN THERAPY IN KELOWNA
6 Tips To Lower Your Risk of Developing Spider Veins
While you might not be able to completely prevent spider veins from appearing, there are some steps you can take to try and lower your risk. This includes:
- Keep your blood flowing by exercising to increase leg circulation and strengthen your leg muscles.
- Relieve some pressure by keeping your weight down and avoid standing or sitting for long periods. Experts recommend taking a short walk every 30 minutes.
- Get support from wearing a lightweight compression stocking. This can go a long way to preventing and managing spider vein symptoms, including swelling.
- Prop up your feet. Your legs must be elevated higher than your heart for the best effect.
- Use sunscreen. If you have light skin, sun exposure can lead to spider veins on your cheeks or nose, so make sure to wear sunscreen to minimize any damage!
- Have any varicose veins treated. Getting any varicose veins you have treated will reduce pressure in the legs and prevent the development of additional spider veins.
V-Beam Laser Therapy For Spider Veins: What You Need to Know
V-Beam Laser therapy is an innovative spider vein treatment option. This pulse-dye laser works by delivering gentle pulses of light into the treatment area, which are then absorbed by the abnormal blood vessels. The blood then coagulates and is reabsorbed into the body as part of the natural healing process.
5 Reasons to Consider V-Beam Laser Therapy For Spider Veins
Compared to many other vascular lasers, the V-Beam offers a safer, more powerful and effective treatment option to rejuvenate your skin for a clearer, smoother complexion. It has many benefits, including:
- Shorter treatment times
- Less bruising and fewer side effects
- Built-in cooling system soothes skin during the procedure
- No downtime required
- Dramatic cosmetic improvement after just 2-4 skin treatments
Fotona SP Dynamis Laser For Spider Veins: What You Need to Know
The Fotona SP Dynamis Laser System is among the most advanced technological options available for spider veins and varicose vein removal. It works by combining two different wavelengths that are complementary to each other.
One is used to target the tissue that is deeper beneath the skin, while the other deals with surface imperfections. Some of the benefits of this spider vein therapy include:
- Minimally invasive
- Requires no downtime
- Greater patient satisfaction
- The professionally designed handpiece allows for unrivalled safety during treatment
- The technologically advanced system allows for longer pulse durations and higher energy than other lasers for more effective results
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