Spider Veins/Varicose Veins

Varicose and spider veins can be visually unpleasant —and painful. But you can get help. Whether you want to soothe the swelling or simply improve your looks, there are a variety of treatments available for varicose and spider veins.

While rarely considered a serious health concern, varicose veins can cause a variety of medical problems. These include aching, throbbing, swelling, sores or rashes, bleeding, thickening of the skin, and enough discomfort to interfere with your daily activities.

Some of your treatment options include:

• Sclerotherapy, in which a chemical is injected into the veins to cut off their blood flow
• Surface laser treatments to make visible veins disappear
• Radiofrequency and/or laser treatment to seal deeper veins
• Surgical ligation to tie off and remove the veins through tiny cuts in the skin

Pregnancy boosts the risk of developing varicose veins. That’s because an increased blood flow makes veins enlarge. And the expanding uterus presses on veins. Varicose veins usually recede within about three months after delivery. But new varicose veins can appear with each new pregnancy. Discuss optimal treatment timing with your doctor.

To determine if spider veins/varicose veins treatment is the right decision for you, please schedule an appointment with one of our plastic and reconstructive surgery specialists.

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801-581-7719

Cori A. Agarwal, M.D.

Locations

Madsen Health Center	(801) 587-4830
University Hospital	(801) 587-4830

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Flap Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Oculoplastic & Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Plastic Surgery, Laser, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing

Courtney H. Crombie, M.D.

Locations

Madsen Health Center	(801) 581-3271
University Hospital	(801) 581-3271

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing

Jaron McMullin, M.D.

Locations

PCMC Outpatient Services at Riverton	(801) 585-2639
South Jordan Health Center	(801) 585-2639
University Hospital	(801) 585-2639

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Flap Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Plastic Surgery, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Laser, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing

W. Bradford Rockwell, M.D.

Locations

Madsen Health Center	(801) 585-3253
University Hospital	(801) 585-3253

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Flap Surgery, Frostbite, Microsurgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Plastic Surgery, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Laser, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing