Saturday, June 13, 2015

Treating spider veins



Which is the best treatment for spider veins?

Laser is slightly better than sclerotherapy and can be used to treat spider veins on both the face and legs. However, laser is painful; results are not guaranteed and the treatment is prohibitively expensive. 

What is cost of spider veins?

Spider veins are considered cosmetic and not covered by any Medical insurance carrier. The cost of spider vein treatment is variable. If sclerotherapy is used, the treatment may cost anywhere from $200-$400 per leg. If lasers are used, the cost may be 2-3 times that.

Final point

Remember, there is no permanent cure for spider veins and recurrences are common with both treatments. After treatment, spider veins do recur within a few months. Considering the economic times, one should think twice about undergoing a treatment, which is expensive, painful, and there is no guarantee that it will work. Like all things in cosmetic medicine, there are no refunds.

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