Chatham Ontario Sclerotherapy

Varicose Veins: What They Are and Why They Form

Are you familiar with varicose veins? These twisted, enlarged veins appear near the surface of the skin, normally on a person's legs or ankles. While they usually don't lead to a serious medical condition, varicose veins can sometimes cause discomfort and often lead to embarrassment. If you currently suffer from unsightly varicose veins, Medical Aesthetics is here to help! Our quick and easy Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy treatment is designed to help zap varicose and spider veins, leaving you looking and feeling great.

What is the cause of varicose veins?

Varicose veins are caused when the valves and veins in your legs become weakened. Healthy veins include one-way valves that help circulate blood from your legs back up towards your heart. When these valves cease to function properly, blood collects in your legs, and pressure begins to build. Over time, the veins become weak, large, and twisted. Luckily, our Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy treatment is designed to help remove these unsightly marks.

Are you at risk for developing varicose veins?

There are a number of factors that can contribute to the development of varicose veins, including genetics. Varicose veins often run in families, and aging increases your risk of developing veins in the future. Overweight individuals are also more likely to develop varicose veins, as are pregnant women. If your job requires you to stand for long periods of time, you're subjecting your leg veins to unnatural amounts of pressure. This can lead to the onset of varicose veins early.

What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy patients often suffer from the following symptoms prior to treating their varicose veins:

• Heaviness, burning, aching, tiredness, and/or pain in the legs. Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy patients attest to these symptoms being worse after standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Swelling in the feet or ankles.
• An itchy sensation over the vein.

Serious symptoms include dry, thinned skin, inflammation, scaling, and odd discolouration. Varicose veins are normally dark blue, and can often be swollen.

Temporary relief for discomfort

If you're considering having Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy done on your legs, but are looking for temporary relief from the pain today, our practitioners recommend elevating your legs to help encourage blood flow. Exercise will also help increase the blood flow in your legs, as can wearing compression socks. And of course, try to avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time as this will only aggravate your situation.

If varicose veins are causing you pain or discomfort, stop suffering! Our Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy treatments are designed to close of the veins and remove unsightly bumps and bulges from the skin. For more information on this safe and affordable treatment contact Medical Aesthetics at 519-352-4545. An associate will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our Chatham Ontario sclerotherapy treatment.