Vein Removal

Do swollen, bulging veins make it difficult to feel confident about the appearance of your skin? If so, vein removal is well worth consideration and among the services offered at Dermatology of Miami by board-certified dermatologist George Glinos, MD, Bethany Aguilar, PA-C, Yesenia Sebastia, APRN-BC, and Alexandra Riguero, PA-C. Located in Miami and Miami Lakes, Florida, you can schedule your visit online or by phone today to learn more. 

What causes varicose veins, and when should I consider vein removal?

Varicose veins often develop on the legs. They are visible through your skin and look like bulging, sometimes bumpy, swollen veins. They can take on a bluish or purple tone, or can be a deep red. 

To understand varicose veins, it helps to think about how your veins work normally. When your heart beats, it pumps oxygenated blood into your arteries, which transport that blood throughout your body. Your veins work to return the deoxygenated blood to your heart. 

This means that veins are working against gravity, relying on muscle movements to push blood upstream toward your heart. Veins have numerous tiny valves inside to ensure that blood only moves in one direction. Varicose veins develop when one or more of these valves malfunctions, allowing blood to pool in a vein. That’s what causes the bulging, sometimes twisted appearance. 

Vein removal works by triggering your body to eliminate not only the accumulated blood but also the malfunctioning vein tissue. You don’t have to worry about circulation issues; your body has already re-routed blood to nearby healthy veins. 

If you’re troubled by the appearance of varicose veins, vein removal treatment can help. Don’t hesitate to explore your options. 

How does laser vein removal work?

Laser vein removal uses carefully controlled laser energy to create heat in the malfunctioning tissues. The laser is drawn to areas of high pigmentation, so it only targets the abnormally dark veins and leaves the surrounding tissues unchanged. 

The heat created during laser vein removal triggers your body’s natural healing reaction. The damaged vein walls break down, and your system processes and eliminates those tissues over time.

Is sclerotherapy a good vein removal option?

Sclerotherapy is another vein removal treatment option that works by using a needle to deposit a chemical solution inside damaged veins. That solution creates scarring within the veins, causing them to collapse. 

As with laser vein treatment, your body eliminates the damaged tissue, making the treated veins far less visible through the surface of your skin. 

If you’d like to explore laser vein removal or sclerotherapy in more detail, reach out to Dermatology of Miami online or by phone to book your visit.