Although spring may seem a world away, it’s really not too early to begin thinking about getting your legs in shape if you have varicose veins or spider veins. Fall and winter are actually the best times to schedule a procedure because you cannot expose your legs to sun for six to eight weeks following treatment.
Nearly 40 million Americans have varicose and spider veins, the blue, bulging, gnarly veins in the legs that show through the skin. Women are most susceptible to varicose and spider veins, especially after multiple pregnancies, yet men get them, too. These veins aren’t only a cosmetic issue—they can also pose significant medical problems.
Untreated, varicose veins may develop into medical issues such as:
- Pain, throbbing, fatigue, restlessness.
- Skin rashes, redness, itching, sores.
- Phlebitis, vein inflammation.
- Thrombosis, blood clots that enlarge the vein.
- Venous stasis ulcers, enlarged veins not draining properly.
- In rare cases, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a sudden, severe swelling in the legs that requires immediate medical attention.
The board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeons at Cooper offer a number of non-surgical and surgical treatment options that can banish varicose and spider veins forever, and prevent more serious health problems. They work with each patient to identify a treatment plan that best meets their individual needs and expectations. All treatments can be done in one of our five community office locations.
Read more about varicose vein and spider vein treatment options at Cooper.
Call the Cooper Vein Center at 856.342.2151 for an appointment.