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Spider Vein Treatment Questions

Which treatment is better for spider veins, laser or Veinwave?
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I have a few patches of spider veins on both legs. Some are purple and the others are red. What is the difference between laser and Veinwave treatment as it relates to the clearance of spider veins, pain, and t... Read more
Is there any clinical evidence that shows blue light therapy is effective for the tx of spider veins?
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I have seen numerous OTC devices that claim to eliminate spider veins through the use of blue light. Are these products effective? Read more
Is there any home remedy for spider vein?
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I'm looking to treat my spider veins at home. Are there any at-home remedies that will help? Read more
I've had almost 20 sclerotherapy treatments on spider veins ranging from a cluster about the size of a nickel to smaller. None have disappeared. Why?
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I went to two different places for the treatment over the course of a couple of years. One is on the left side of my knee and another on the right. Both have been treated several times. Other smaller ones are ... Read more
I have these veins on my hips and butt. What are they and how can I treat it?
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Hi I’m 13 years old and this problem makes me very self conscious. The veins are red and greenish and they kind of stick out of my leg, but barely. I feel very self conscious about it. Read more
Why are my veins sticking out on one leg but not the other?
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I’m 24, at a healthy weight, never had a child, and I just noticed on my right leg that all of my veins stick out when I’m standing but when I sit down they are normal. I looked at my left leg to compare an... Read more
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How long does it take for all the redness to disappear after Veinwave spider vein treatment?
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It has been 11 days since I was treated for spider veins with Veinwave. The areas of treatment are sill very red and raised in some spots. How long does it take until it is all cleared up and normal? Read more
Is it safe to have spider veins treated/removed post breast cancer?
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I have spider veins predominately on my legs and wish to have treatment. Is it safe after having breast cancer. I am currently clear, was diagnosed 22nd March, 2015. I have had chemo, radiotherapy, mastectomy &... Read more
Just got venous insufficiency report showing my right saphenous vein.
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It shows 5.0 seconds in upper calf with 0.5 seconds of reflux noted in the right SFJ. DVT neg. Should I be concerned? Just short of surgery, would you recommend I eat those grape supplements I've read about or ... Read more
Sclerotherapy for my leg spider veins.
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Will it be completely ineffective, a waste of time and money if I cannot wear the support hose? Read more
Are spider vein or varicose vein treatments ever covered through insurance?
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I have Aetna NAP insurance. Do I need to contact them to see whether they cover vein treatments and, if so, what the requirements are for coverage? Read more
Should I purchase a sclerotherapy injection package? How exactly does it work?
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I had a varicose vein treated recently. Most of my spider veins were treated by sclerotherapy, with good result. I still have remaining ones, so I was offered to buy 2 or 4 injections, but I'm not sure how this... Read more
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