Monday, March 17, 2008

Vain About Varicose – A Good Trait:

The latest findings of a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) state that sclerotherapy, the standard treatment for spider and varicose veins, is now the number two most performed cosmetic surgery
procedure.

Occurring more commonly in the calves of an individual, varicose veins have a distinct gnarled and viscous look about them. The appearance of varicose veins

A milder and less visible version of varicose veins is called spider veins, which do not involve nearly as much physical discomfort as the former. These conditions occur more commonly in women and individuals of a higher age group (usually above 50).
differs in severity almost as much as they do in health concerns.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California administers certain treatments that remedy the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins. Top plastic surgeons however suggest the patient follow exercises that aid blood circulation and weight loss before recommending surgery or a cosmetic treatment.

In case of failure, plastic surgeons recommend a sclerotherapy treatment or a laser treatment which helps veins fade quickly. These are non-invasive treatments, i.e. they do not involve cosmetic surgery.

Other treatments applied by doctors to remedy the appearance of varicose veins and the problems associated with them are vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy which involve removing a long vein and smaller veins respectively, without affecting blood circulation in the leg.

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