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Sunshine is making a comeback and the summer heat is rapidly approaching. Are you one of the thousands of individuals who wants to wear shorts, but feel self-conscious about your spider veins? Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC offers a variety of treatment options for spider veins in her Hartford, CT office. This skin surgeon has compiled some information for you to better understand the causes and symptoms of spider veins, as well as ways to manage or remove them.

People develop spider veins for a multitude of reasons. It is hereditary, so genes can play a role in whether or not you get them. If you are obese or work in a job that requires a large amount of standing, then you are more likely to develop them over time. Hormonal changes through pregnancy and menopause can also trigger their appearance. Once they emerge, many people suffer from fatigue and can feel throbbing or burning in their legs. 

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Here are a few treatment options that will help manage the pain, including a few that can improve the overall appearance of your legs and reduce the visibility of spider veins:

  • Support Stockings: Support hosiery can often reduce the throbbing and pain that comes with spider veins. They can usually be purchased easily at your local pharmacy.
  • Change In Lifestyle: If you’re overweight, losing weight can help reduce the appearance and effects of spider veins. Walking can also be an effective method, as can proper skin care.
  • Laser Surgery: Performed under local anesthetic, a small laser is inserted into the vein and lightly pulsed, emitting short bursts of light. This causes the vein to break down and eventually collapse entirely.
  • Sclerotherapy: With this treatment, a special saline solution is injected into the vein, and the appearance should gradually fade over time.

Treating spider veins can improve your confidence and give you the confidence to don those shorts this summer. Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC specializes in laser treatment and sclerotherapy, ensuring Hartford patients are comfortable with the appearance of their legs. To schedule your appointment today, call (860) 246-3533. For more information about treatment options for spider veins or other services such as Botox® and microdermabrasion, visit this practice online.

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