Spider Vein Treatment in Kansas City

What is the difference between varicose and spider veins?Before and after spider vein treatment

Spider veins (referred to medically as  telangectasias) and varicose veins are not the same — and one does not lead to the other. Whereas, varicose veins are large, swollen and occur singularly on the legs, spider veins are delicate and tend to develop in clusters. They are, however, caused by similar factors. Thankfully, our team is ready to diagnose & treat spider veins at our Overland Park and Liberty clinics!

What causes spider veins?

Spider veins can be caused by a variety of reasons including genetics, age, trauma, hormones, and often increase during pregnancy. Although spider veins do not often produce symptoms, they can along with deeper feeder veins cause itching, burning, restlessness, and leg pain. Spider veins occur most often in women, although they are also seen in men.

What are the symptoms spider veins?

Typically, spider veins cause itching, burning, restlessness, aching and heavy legs that tire easily, with symptoms often worsening as the day continues. Relief comes with walking or elevating the legs. Yet there are many that experience no symptoms at all except for the unsightly appearance of the veins on their legs.

What are treatment options for spider veins?

Compression/Support Garments

Compression stockings are used to increase blood flow and reduce swelling, pain and fatigue. We carefully measure and fit these support garments to your leg in order to provide the most accurate compression for your specific needs.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure which involves the injection of a concentrated solution through a tiny needle resulting in the vein being absorbed by the body naturally.

Laser Therapy

Laser can be used on the surface of the skin to treat spider veins.  This is typically not a treatment covered by insurance.