Endovenous Laser Therapy
Endovenous laser therapy is commonly used to treat superficial varicose veins, but surgeons can also treat spider veins. These are much less common than varicose veins and rarely cause sufferers’ symptoms. However, if you are bothered by the appearance of spider veins on your legs or other parts of your body, you may wish to learn more about this treatment option and what it involves.
Spider veins are often treated with endovenous laser therapy when located in the calves and ankles. This procedure involves injecting a solution into a vein near the skin’s surface, which causes the vein to collapse slightly. The vein is then treated with a laser, which heats the surrounding tissue and seals the vein shut.
Because the collapsed vein no longer carries blood, it fades away over time until it disappears entirely. Although this procedure isn’t typically covered by insurance, many people find it’s worth the cost because it takes less time than other options like sclerotherapy, as previously discussed.
