Spider Vein Treatment

No, though they’re related, they’re different conditions:

Spider Veins:

• Small, thin lines that appear close to the skin’s surface

• Usually red, purple, or blue in color

• Often look like spider webs or tree branches

• Generally don’t cause physical discomfort

• Primarily a cosmetic concern

• Can appear on the legs, face, and other areas

Varicose Veins:

• Larger, raised, swollen blood vessels

• Often appear rope-like or bulging

• Usually blue or purple in color

• May cause aching, heaviness, or discomfort

• Can indicate underlying circulatory issues

• Most commonly appear on the legs

At Dream Clinic, our laser treatments primarily address spider veins. For significant varicose veins, we may recommend additional treatments or referral to a vascular specialist.

Spider veins themselves are primarily a cosmetic concern and often don’t cause physical symptoms. However, some people with spider veins in their legs may experience:

• Mild burning sensation

• Slight cramping after standing

• Itching around the veins

• Legs that feel tired or heavy

• Occasional discomfort around the affected area

However, these symptoms are often unrelated to the spider veins, and treating the spider veins doesn’t improve these symptoms.

Both treatments are effective but work in different ways:

Sclerotherapy:

• Involves injecting a solution directly into the vein

• Causes the vein to collapse and fade over time

• Often used for slightly larger spider veins

• May require compression stockings afterward

• Typically involves multiple sessions

• May cause temporary bruising or discoloration

Laser Therapy (our Fotona treatment):

• Uses light energy to target the vein non-invasively

• Heats and collapses the vein without injections

• Particularly effective for facial veins and smaller leg veins

• No compression garments needed

• Often requires fewer sessions than sclerotherapy

• Minimal downtime with less bruising

At Dream Clinic, we specialize in advanced Fotona Vascular Laser treatment for spider veins, offering you a comfortable, effective solution without needles or extensive recovery time.

While you can’t completely prevent spider veins, especially if you have a genetic predisposition, these strategies can significantly reduce your risk:

Daily Habits:

• Regular exercise to improve circulation

• Elevating your legs when resting

• Avoiding crossing your legs when sitting

• Taking breaks to move around if you sit or stand for long periods

• Maintaining a healthy weight

Supportive Measures:

• Wearing compression stockings if recommended

• Limiting time in high heels

• Using sunscreen on your face to prevent facial spider veins

• Avoiding extreme heat like hot tubs or saunas if you’re prone to spider veins

During your consultation at Dream Clinic, we’ll provide personalized prevention strategies based on your specific risk factors and lifestyle.

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The specific veins we treat will not return once they’ve been properly addressed. However, new spider veins can develop over time due to genetic, hormonal changes, lifestyle factors, aging process, and pregnancy.

To minimize new vein formation after treatment:

• Follow the prevention strategies we recommend

• Maintain regular physical activity

• Consider wearing compression stockings if advised

• Return for maintenance treatments as recommended

Many clients schedule yearly “touch-up” treatments to address any new veins that develop, keeping their skin consistently clear and maintaining their results.

Most clients need 2-4 treatment sessions for optimal results, though this varies based on the number and size of your spider veins, color and depth of the veins, your skin tone, how your body responds to treatment, and the area being treated (facial veins often clear faster).

Sessions are typically scheduled 4-6 weeks apart to allow your body time to clear the treated veins. During your consultation, we’ll examine your specific veins and provide a personalized estimate of how many treatments you’ll likely need.

You’ll often see improvement after your very first session, with results continuing to develop between treatments as your body naturally removes the treated veins.

Yes, the Fotona laser is not limited to spider vein treatment, it can also be used to address a variety of body concerns.

Common applications include:

• Tattoo Removal: safely breaks down tattoo pigments for gradual fading.

• Birthmark Removal: targets pigmented lesions to reduce visibility.

• Stretch Mark Reduction: stimulates collagen remodeling to improve skin texture and tone.

• Scar Revision: smooths and softens the appearance of scars.

• Skin Tightening: improves laxity on areas such as the abdomen, arms, and thighs.

Your practitioner will recommend the best approach depending on your specific concern and treatment goals.