Don’t Let Spider Veins Creep up on You

  Although not as serious as varicose veins, spider veins are still unattractive, and caused by malfunctioning valves that allow blood to stagnate in them.  However, even though they may do more aesthetic damage than anything else (and that’s bad enough), if left untreated, they can continue to deteriorate. 

Furthermore, perhaps because they prevent proper circulation, spider veins may trigger Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), one symptom of which is, quite fittingly, a creepy-crawly sensation.      

Among the factors that can contribute to the formation of spider veins are age, heredity, hormonal fluctuations, and pregnancy.  Therefore, it’s no surprise that women are not only more likely than men to develop them, but also to suffer from the fear of spider veins, otherwise known as arachnoveinophobia (a completely original and non-technical term).

Interestingly enough, though, we’ve found that making light of the situation can be one of the best courses of action.  By that, we mean our Intense Pulse Light Therapy (IPL), a revolutionary new technology that quickly and safely exterminates spider veins, age spots, and other discolorations. 

 Of course, that’s just one of many treatments that we offer.  So, come see us for a consultation and an examination, and we’ll determine the most effective way to slay your spider veins.