Exploring Health Concerns and Treatments

If you have spider veins, and they're affecting the way you feel about your legs, it's time to visit a dermatologist. Many people ignore their spider veins. They may think that spider veins are only a cosmetic issue, but that's not always the case. Spider veins can lead to clotting and other serious health concerns. That's why it's important to take care of your spider veins as quickly as possible. If you're going in for spider vein treatment and want to ensure positive results, follow these tips.  

Start With Some Compression

If you're going to undergo treatment for your spider veins, invest in several pairs of compression stockings. When you have varicose veins, the blockage can prevent blood flow from getting through to the heart. After treatment, you want to get the blood flowing back to where it needs to be. The best way to ensure that is to wear compression stockings for several weeks following treatment. For maximum benefit, you should continue wearing the stockings, especially when you are going to be on your feet. Compression stockings can help to stop spider veins from returning after treatment. 

Keep Your Legs Elevated

Now that you're scheduled for spider vein treatment, you'll want to clear an area where you make sure your legs get elevated, especially during those first few days following the procedure. Elevating your legs is another good way to improve circulation and blood flow. It's also useful in alleviating any swelling and inflammation that might occur following your spider vein treatment. 

Limit the Couch Time

If you're going in for spider vein treatment, you might think that you need to spend most of your recovery time on the couch, or in bed. That's not necessarily the case. You do want to limit the time you spend on your feet. However, you also need to make sure that you do get some physical exercise each day. Walking is the best way to keep physically active following spider vein treatment. In fact, for maximum benefit, you should try to get out and walk for at least a half-hour each day. 

Consider a Repeat

If you had deep spider veins or massive networks of the veins, you might not be satisfied with the results after just one treatment. If that's the case, talk to your dermatologist about continued treatment. It's not uncommon to require more than one treatment to remove all of the spider veins.