Spider Vein Treatment
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Spider Vein Treatment
- Spider Vein Causes, Symptoms + Treatment
- Spider Vein Causes, Symptoms + Treatment
What are spider veins?
Spider veins (telangiectasia) are small, thread-like veins near the surface of the skin. Spider veins often resemble the branches of a tree or spider webs, are typically red, blue, or purple, and are commonly found on the legs and feet. Fed by larger reticular veins, spider veins are typically darker and more noticeable when compared to varicose veins as they are closer to the surface of the skin.
Spider veins are a mild form of another common condition known as varicose veins.
What causes spider veins on the legs and feet?
Spider veins are a very common condition caused by venous insufficiency or reduced vein wall or vein valve function. Venous insufficiency results in poorly functioning valves in the feeder vein (reticular vein) that can cause blood to flow downward, rather than upward toward the heart. As a result, blood can pool near the surface of the skin, forming spider veins on your legs and feet.
Risk factors associated with causing spider veins include hereditary factors, gender (spider veins tend to affect women more than men), age-related vein deterioration or venous insufficiency, hormonal changes, and pregnancy.
What happens if spider veins are left untreated?
Spider veins can have a significant impact from a cosmetic perspective and can also cause symptoms that affect quality of life and physical comfort, such as pain, itching, and burning sensations.
If left untreated, spider veins often get worse over time.
Quick, comfortable spider vein treatment options
Fortunately, spider veins are easily treatable. The most popular and effective spider vein treatment option is sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy involves a simple injection that causes spider veins to collapse, be reabsorbed by the body, and fade from view. Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure involving no downtime that treats the root cause of spider veins quickly and effectively during a standard office visit.
Following sclerotherapy treatment, patients are fitted with compression bandages or compression socks, which must be worn for approximately five days following the procedure. Patients are able to return to normal activities immediately following sclerotherapy treatment.
For spider veins that are too small or otherwise cannot be treated effectively via sclerotherapy, we offer Veinwave. Veinwave is an innovative procedure that uses thermocoagulation to safely and effectively close or remove spider veins.
Board Certified Vascular Surgeon Dr. Paula Muto and her team of leading spider vein treatment specialists have more than 25 years of experience and have performed thousands of highly-effective spider vein removal or closure procedures. Our team is committed to helping patients quickly and effectively close or remove spider veins in a comfortable, efficient outpatient setting.
Schedule your free consultation
Benefit from our experience and get the right spider vein treatment, the first time. Schedule a free in-person consultation with Dr. Muto to discuss your spider vein concerns and treatment options available to help you look and feel your best as quickly as possible.
Insurance + payment
Muto Vein Center accepts many types of insurance plans, including private, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. For those paying directly out-of-pocket, we offer exceptional care for a fair and affordable price. Financing options are also available for treatment that is not covered by insurance and for those who choose to pay directly, including HSA, FSA, and CareCredit.
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Why Choose Muto Vein Center?
Experience + Expertise
Dr. Muto is a respected, board-certified vascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience. She has performed thousands of successful vein treatment procedures across the spectrum of lower extremity vascular conditions. You’re in good hands at Muto Vein Center.
World-Class Treatment
We use the latest and most effective, evidence-based, minimally-invasive leg vein treatment techniques and technology to help you successfully resolve your condition—quickly, comfortably, and with little-to-no downtime or disruption to your life.
Results You’ll Love
We understand the physical and mental impact your condition can have and the importance of achieving results that provide relief and help you look your best. Dr. Muto and her team are passionate about helping you achieve results that make you love your legs again.
We Care
Above all, we sincerely care about our patients and their satisfaction, happiness, and health. You can trust that we will treat you as a person and not a number, listen to you, work with skill, urgency, and efficiency, and do all we can to make your vein treatment a success.
IAC Accredited Vein Center
The Highest Level of Vascular Care
We are proud to be among an elite group of vein centers accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in the United States.
IAC Accreditation means you can be certain you will receive the highest level of care and competence at Muto Vein Center.
We've Got You Covered
Insurance + Financing Options
Insurance plans typically cover most forms of vein treatment provided at Muto Vein Center. We accept many types of insurance plans, including private, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. Dr. Muto and her team work hard to ensure that our patients get the treatment they deserve and maximize available coverage under their plan.
For those paying directly out-of-pocket, we offer exceptional, efficient care for a fair and affordable cost.
Financing options are available for treatment that is not covered by insurance and for those who choose to pay directly, including HSA, FSA, and CareCredit.
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