5 Things a Varicose Vein Doctor in Midtown Does for Patients

The smaller, thinner, and weblike cousin of varicose veins, spider veins often form in small clusters that branch outward, resulting from excess pressure in the vein. Veins are compressible blood vessels that can only withstand so much intravenous pressure before they distort, as in varicose veins, or form tiny thread-like offshoots, as in spider veins. Varicose and spider veins can form anywhere in the body but are most common in the lower extremities, due to the pull of gravity on blood as it progresses away from the feet.

Spider veins, however, are also quite common on the face, particularly in the cheek and nose area, since they’re also caused by sun damage and skin irritation. Varicose and spider veins often occur in conjunction, or even in the same place on your body, particularly if you have venous insufficiency (see item #4 on this list). So, it’s important to visit a venous medical group, not a cosmetic vein center, for comprehensive care. Many times, spider veins can be treated right at the surface with sclerotherapy in about 15 minutes.

You might not have heard of these atypical veins, but they’re sized between spider and varicose veins and cause several similar symptoms. They’re often found on the back of your knees, your ankles, or your feet. Like spider veins, reticular veins don’t typically protrude from your skin the way varicose veins do. But since they’re often larger than spider veins, it can be tough for patients to tell the difference.

Qualified vein specialists can distinguish between varicose, spider, and reticular veins and explain whether they require treatment. Since reticular veins often stem from the same vascular insufficiency as spider and varicose veins, they warrant investigation. If treatment is needed, our team of vein specialists and vascular surgeons offer a wealth of safe, gentle, affordable, simple solutions to choose from.

One common thread among reticular, varicose, and spider veins is the condition called chronic venous insufficiency. Affecting nearly 40% of the population, this issue occurs when valves in the veins fail to close properly, which allows blood to flow in the wrong direction. Rather than continuing up to the heart, it collects in one part of the vein, or travels backward in damaged veins. It’s a very common cause of all three types of defective veins.

Some cosmetic vein centers and dermatologists don’t address this underlying disease, or even have the tools to diagnose and treat it. This means some patients receive failed vein treatment since the problem below the surface is still untreated. Reticular, spider, and varicose veins will continue to form if the underlying condition isn’t identified. The Ivy League educated vein specialists at New York Vein Treatment Clinic are expertly trained at diagnosing this condition and treating both the visible damage and the root cause.

Varicose veins and the chronic venous insufficiency behind them often cause several uncomfortable symptoms that patients might not suspect are related. Vascular disease patients can experience restlessness, or Restless Legs Syndrome, as well as aching, throbbing, and cramping in their legs. Some patients’ legs feel heavy or fatigued at the end of the day or after standing for a long time. Others contend with swelling and tightness in their shoes as pressure accumulates in the veins.

Some people develop problematic skin issues like bluish or ruddy discoloration on their lower legs and feet, or venous ulcers that struggle to heal. Patients commonly find the skin around varicose veins itchy, even developing rash-like venous eczema or stasis dermatitis. Varicose veins aren’t just something you don’t like the look of, they’re also prone to debilitating symptoms. Scheduling an appointment at our renowned clinic in New York, NY is the best way to treat these frustrating symptoms.