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Who Qualifies for Spider Vein Treatments?

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Spider veins are those unsightly branch-like veins that are visible on your thighs, legs, and face. If you suffer from spider veins, then you know the loss of confidence they can cause. Feeling as if you must hide your legs all the time can take its toll. And while spider veins are usually asymptomatic, they can sometimes cause swelling, throbbing, or pain in your legs. Below is more information about your options for spider vein treatments.

What Causes Spider Veins?

Spider veins have a rather simple cause. In every vein, there is a valve that allows blood to flow in only one direction—towards the heart. However, if this valve becomes damaged or weakened, it will allow blood to move in the wrong direction. Blood will then begin to pool in the vein, further weakening the vein wall and causing it to bulge and become visible just under the skin.

Who Is at Risk for Spider Veins?

On the whole, women are more at risk for spider veins. Studies have proven that the hormone estrogen contributes to the development of spider veins, and women who take hormonal birth control are more at risk. Some other factors that put people at risk for spider veins are standing for long periods of time, pregnancy, and having a family history of spider veins. Age and being overweight can also increase your risk of developing spider veins.

Spider Vein Treatments

Below, you can read about the most common types of spider vein treatments.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a safe treatment that has been proven very effective at treating spider veins. For this treatment, our doctor will actually inject a chemical into the affected spider vein. This chemical will then cause the vein wall to swell shut, thus stopping the pooling of blood. Within 3 to 6 weeks, the vein will close completely and become scar tissue.

Endovenous Therapy

Endovenous therapy is another way to treat spider veins. This therapy uses heat energy instead of chemicals. Our doctor will insert a small tube into the spider vein and then will thread a probe through the tube. The tip of this probe then heats up while inside of the vein, and the heat then causes the vein to close permanently.

Who Qualifies for Spider Vein Treatments?

Most patients make excellent candidates for spider vein treatments. However, if you have a history of blood clots, are pregnant, or are taking hormonal birth control, you made not qualify for spider vein treatments. During your initial consultation at Pacific Vein Care, we will talk through all of your options, discuss your medical history, and decide on the best treatment for your needs. We are conveniently located in McHenry, IL. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

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445 Park Avenue
Cary, IL 60013
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Pacific Vein Care is taking the following measures to ensure you have healthy and safe access to our services.

  • Prior to every visit, we will ask screening questions to ensure the safest possible environment for both patients and your healthcare providers.
  • Associate wellness and temperature checks will be completed prior to the start of every shift.
  • We ask that ALL patients and associates wear masks upon entering the office.
  • Upon entry to our office, there will be hand sanitizer readily available.
  • You will be taken to a treatment room immediately on your arrival to complete your consultation or treatment in a private space disinfected immediately before and after your visit.
  • We will encourage safe distancing whenever possible. Please note the social distancing markers at the front desk.
  • We are eliminating coffee service and water bottles from our waiting area to reduce the chance of community transmission.
  • Each day we are screening our staff and following CDC guidelines regarding any members who are ill or who have had possible exposure.
  • If payment is required, we are encouraging no-touch payment methods. We are able to take payments over the phone using credit or debit cards.
  • If you, the patient, experience a cough or fever, or have recently visited any country with a CDC travel alert level III in the last month, or have come into close contact with people who have, please call us to reschedule. Patients will not incur any last-minute cancellation fees.

We will keep you updated. Please be assured that we will follow the CDC guidelines and continue to assess and update our protocols. Please feel free to inform us of any additional safeguards that we may be able to provide for you. We encourage you to help us!

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NEW! Telemedicine Appointments

From the comfort and safety of your own home, initial consultations and office visits may be done via telemedicine. Call 815-759-2368 if you have any questions or would like to schedule today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. Stay healthy and safe.

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