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Blood vessels keep your blood circulating throughout the body. Veins are part of the circulatory system. They carry deoxygenated blood and return it to the heart. Capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the body, bring oxygen and nutrients to cells. Sometimes, these vessels that are close to the surface of the skin can cause it to develop a blotchy or uneven appearance. If you’re noticing damaged blood vessels that look red, blue or purple, on your skin, they may be what are known as spider veins. Madison, WI’s Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center offers laser vein treatment with laser-based and light-based procedures.
For more advice about spider veins, contact Madison, WI’s Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center. Call 608.240.0088 or fill out a contact form to set up a consultation.
Spider veins are small blood vessels that twist and turn. They are easily visible through the skin and affect the capillaries. They are not actually veins, but rather damaged capillaries, venules, and arterioles. Spider veins may appear in clusters and look similar to a spider’s web or a tree branch. They are common on the legs and face, though they can form anywhere. They are usually harmless and, in most cases, will not have any other symptoms and do not lead to any health issues. In rare cases, spider veins can cause burning, itching, or discomfort, especially if they are on the legs.
There are several risk factors associated with these damaged, visible blood vessels including heredity, occupations that require a lot of standing, obesity, hormonal influences during puberty,pregnancy, or menopause, the use of birth control pills, and a history of blood clots. Sometimes they are associated with trauma or injury to the skin, previous vein surgery, and exposure to ultraviolet rays. They are a very common condition, and women are more likely to get them.
This condition is harmless and the damaged blood vessels will only need to be treated if you dislike the way they look. People seek treatment for cosmetic reasons. Radiance Skin Therapy offers laser vein treatment to remove dilated or broken vessels with our 1064 YAG laser. Light energy is directed to the targeted area and damages the visible veins by heating up pigmented cells in the blood. IPL (intense pulsed light) can also reduce the appearance of spider veins using different wavelengths of light. This treatment is best for damaged blood vessels on the face and smaller or less severe spider veins.
We can provide more advice and care for other conditions such as cellulite, hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating, acne, jowls,scars, and more. Injectables and skin rejuvenation options can give your skin amore refreshed, youthful look. BOTOX®, a wrinkle relaxer, temporarily relaxes certain facial muscles to prevent dynamic wrinkles. Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center also offers chemical peels, microdermabrasion, AQUAGOLD® microchanneling and Genius®RF Microneedling to improve your overall skin tone and quality by addressing other cosmetic concerns.
Interested in learning more about treatments for spider veins? Talk to Madison, WI’s Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center today to find out. Call 608.240.0088 or fill out a contact form to request a consultation.
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