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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