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Originally Posted by Fresia
I have had spider veins for some time (purplish black or can be dark red for some, but smooth under the skin, typically not painful and if you run your fingers over them pressing down slightly, in a swift motion, they will disappear as you go is an indication of spider veins) but am starting on varicose now (bumpy purple and can ache). I have an appointment to see what can be done and based on the info whether or not I can go through with it. Thanks Lynn for that info. Am nervous about closing off veins and injections for something so superficial/cosmetic, but they are unsightly and can be painful now so not completely cosmetic. It is really only me that cares so we'll see.
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I can only speak about spider veins. I was concerned about having the procedure and them closing off veins, so I asked my doctor this question. I said "don't I need these veins"? He said these are veins that aren't functioning properly anyway and there so many other little veins that it doesn't affect my circulation at all. I wear shorts in the summer and I didn't like the way they made my legs look. I was working out and my legs were very athletic looking but had these bluish veins that I hated, so for me it was worth it.
I should let you know that it involves a lot of picks with the needle syringe along the veins where they inject the saline solution. I admit it burns and stings but it's tolerable - you also have to wear those prescription support stocking for 2 days, since this helps make it more successful. It was worth it and reasonable in price. I'm happy I had it done. I didn't get anymore veins and I think mine were pregnancy and hormone related. Fresia - since you had spider veins and now you're getting vericose veins - I wonder if spider veins go untreated, do they eventually become bulging vericose veins?