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How was your experience with spider vein removal?
Asked by E.G. from Houston
on March 9, 2008
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Has anyone had spider veins injected? There are several red aandblue spider veins on my legs and a few on my lower abdomen. Sclera Therapy (saline injection) is comm...
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- I actually work at a skin care and plastic surgery center off of 249 and Lake Rd (jones rd.) the visits can be anywhere from 2 to 6 visits. They are treated either 15m...
- My oldest daughter had the saline injections. She said it stings likes crazy. No, it's not a cure, and yes, you can continue to have the same problem. Good Luck...
- I have had spider veins since I was 12...I am 33 now. I've been getting Sclerotherapy since I was 16. The cost is the same...$250 per session at Dr Suzanne Bruce and A...
Spider Vein Advice
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on June 11, 2009
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Hi everyone,
I recently had a good look at the back of my legs and the spider veins were horrendous. My legs look like I am severely bruised. The veins are not pa...
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- Dr. Deborah Beaird at Northwest Dermatology helped me with some of mine. I need to go back for more but just haven't yet. She injects saline solution into them and the...
- I can't tell you what doctor to see but can mention what to be careful with. A friend of mine had spider veins also. She would get comments about being clumsy or hit...
- Hi J., I had mine done at Vein Clinic of America in Orland Park 3 years ago. I was very satisfied ;-) Spider veins do come back after couple of years so after I hav...
Spider Vein Help!
Asked by T.G. from Milwaukee
on April 22, 2008
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I am currently pregnant with my fourth, and this one is wreaking havoc on my body! I have some nasty spider veins on my right leg. GROSS! I was at a waterpark over the...
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- I went to Dermatology Specialists in Eden Prairie last December and I thought it was pretty reasonable: $200 for both legs, which included injecting a solution in the ...
- okay, i admit i dont have all the info here, but my grandmother recently had both of her legs amputated.. she had a stroke a year or two ago she started having problem...
- Hello. 8 years ago I had the saline needle injections done on every vein in my legs. After 75 times of the painful needle going in I gave up counting! It was painfu...
Laser Spider Vein Treatment
Asked by K.E. from Peoria
on November 22, 2008
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Has anyone out there had the laser treatment for spider veins? Does it hurt? How long does it take to heal?
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- Laser is only done for very light spider veins (like on the face). For more severe ones (mostly on legs) injections are done. Injections hurt more than the laser. I've...
- Hi K., I am interested in this too. I talked to my dermatologist who wants to do the injections, but I prefer the laser. I had a laser treatment done on my face m...
- I have not done the Laser but I did the injections. They worked, they are gone.Depending on how many you have for them to do it could take 1/2 hour to an hour and you ...
Spider Veins
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on June 27, 2011
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Hello... Does anyone have any recommendation for a lotion to help my spider veins?
Thank you
40 yrs old but have had them on both my upper thighs pretty much all ...
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- Go to the dermatologist. Laser treatments take them away instantly and it's painfree.
- I use self tanners to cover them in the summer, and gave up shorts for my new "mom uniform" of denim capris! I make my own "scrub" of sugar, baby oil and essential fr...
- They are blood vessels run amuck, there is no lotion that will make them go away. The only thing is laser or injections.
Spider Vein
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on July 1, 2010
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I had the spider veins on my legs treated by laser two weeks ago for the first time. I still do not see any results. Has anyone else had this procedure done and what w...
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- While I haven't had it done, there is a natural supplement to help with those veins so they become stronger and not burst near the surface. I'd be happy to tell you a...
- I ve heard that sometimes it can take more than one treatment.. Did your doctor mention this? you may want to inquire..
- I did the saline injections... over and over and over. IMHO and experience, it doesn't work long term. Good luck!
Spider Vein Removal
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on July 8, 2011
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I am thinking of having my spider veins removed from my legs and I wanted to hear from anyone who has had the procedure done and what the experience was like. I have s...
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- My insurance covered my varicose veins. It was one of the best things I've ever done. My feet no longer swell and my spider veins are much less noticeable. I went b...
- About 12 years ago I had the saline injections, it is less expensive than laser and better results. Now, after 2 pregnancies I have new varicose and spider veins and ...
- i have the same thing and was wondering about removing them. does insurance cver them?
Spider Veins
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on February 18, 2007
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I don't have bulging veins but do have the spider veins. Some look as if they could start to bulge - they're just below the surface of the skin ( i hope that made sens...
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- Maybe you could talk to a different doctor; maybe your primary doctor and see what they have to say. Get another opinion from someone else. Sorry I don't have a better...
- M., I, too, had major vein problems.. I had them before children, and they got worse and worse with every pregnancy. I finally got them "fixed" last year. I went ...
- M., I just saw your post and I have something that has worked for me. I use this supplement that is 100% natural for my spider veins and it has been working. It t...
References for Vein Treatment
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on July 7, 2009
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I have ugly spider veins which have progessively worsened over the past few years. Now that it is summer I've noticed them more and have become self conscious about w...
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- HI L. I have the same problem I hope you are able to get some good references I am thinking about having more kids but will be looking to remove the ugly spider v...
- I had terrible spider veins all over the top half of my thighs & around my knees. I went to The Liposuction & Cosmetic Surgery Institute. Mine were pretty numerious so...
- My friend had good results at Alexian Brothers Vein Institute in Elk Grove Village. http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/services/laservein/index.aspx I'm hoping...
What to Do About Vein-Y Legs! Please Advise!
Asked by R.G. from Chicago
on May 17, 2008
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Hi Moms. I have had vein-y legs for many years now. Sad thing is, I am in my early 30's! I just am so embarrassed to wear skirts, shorts, and dresses. Every year wh...
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- I don't have this issue, but I heard that it can be painful too. I have started a new supplement that has helped be in several unrelated isssues and changed my life. ...
- I had the same problem and last spring I got the saline injections that everyone is talking about. The medical name for the treatment is sclerotherapy. The price ran...
- Hi R.- You and i are in the same boat. I have tried the saline injections because mine are very bad. I have had probably 15 visits done and that is the easiest most...
