Do you suffer from these common issues?
What are varicose and spider veins?
Varicose or spider veins
Varicose or spider veins
Varicose or spider veins
Varicose veins are dilated vessels that become enlarged because of a weakness in the wall of the vein with damaged valves. They are most common in the legs and thighs. Spider vein refers to smaller varicose veins that usually appear in patches close to the skin.
Who gets them and why?
Varicose or spider veins
Varicose or spider veins
About one half of the population develops them, and mostly women are affected. The exact cause is often uncertain, however, there are some risk factors that include: heredity, pregnancy, hormones, injuries, prolonged standing or sitting, and aging.
What can be done?
Varicose or spider veins
What can be done?
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure used to permanently remove annoying spider and varicose veins. A medication is injected, causing the vein to close off. Ultrasound can guide our treatment, allowing excellent cosmetic results.
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LOWCOUNTRY VEIN SPECIALISTS
Many of our patients remember our former name
Inlet Vein Specialists, but we're now recognized as
Lowcountry Vein Specialists.
We're in the same office, using the same phone number we've used for the past 20 years: 843-652-5344 (LEGG)