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Thread veins on the legs, commonly known as spider veins or broken veins
are very common and can be very unsightly. In addition, they can cause ache, tired legs, itch and "burning" discomfort.
Symptoms are often worse at the times of a period or in warm weather. The veins can vary from fine red marks to
larger purple or deep blue veins. They can cause significant cosmetic embarrassment and many women will not wear short
skirts in the summer months.
The reason why people develop thread veins on the legs is not fully understood but important
associations are heredity, pregnancy and hormonal factors. They can also follow minor injuries.
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Treatment and Thread Vein Removal
Thread veins are quite a complex problem. There are many different types
of thread vein and they are sometimes associated with underlying varicose veins and superficial venous reflux. In order to
get the best results from treatment it is very important to have a proper assessment of the whole vein system in the leg to
see if there is any connection between the superficial thread veins and the deeper veins. The importance of this
is that if there is a connection which is not treated then back flow and high pressure will work against the treatment, making
it less effective.
In many cases, combination treatments for thread veins to include treatment
of varicose veins are required. At The VeinCare Centre, we specialise in the treatment of varicose veins and thread veins
on the legs and an ultrasound examination of the whole vein system is part of the consultation. Recent research has shown
that nearly all thread veins have a "feeder" vein nearby that also needs treatment. These veins are called reticular
veins. As part of the consultation and examination, a careful search is made for the reticular veins and an individual treatment
plan is formulated.
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Microsclerotherapy
After treating any
underlying varicose veins or superficial venous reflux, an injection technique
called "Microsclerotherapy" is used to treat the thread veins directly. A non-toxic chemical is injected through a very fine
needle directly into the vein. This irritates the lining of the vein causing the walls to stick together and prevent blood
flowing through the vessel. Over a period of time the blood vessel is gradually absorbed by the body and disappears. After
three treatments an 80-90%% improvement can be expected.
Veinlite and Feeder Veins
The "feeding" reticular veins can be several centimetres away from
the thread veins and they are usually invisible. The specialists at The VeinCare Centre use the Veinlite system to identify
the reticular veins for treatment. A high-energy halogen light beam is focused into the deeper part of the skin and the
feeder veins can then be seen and injected.
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