Getting Your Legs Ready for Summer Starts Now

Summer is coming, and with summer come those short shorts and bikinis. Can your legs take the heat? If you currently suffer from unsightly spider veins, now is the time to address them — before summer’s fashions bare more than you’re comfortable revealing.

The good news is, you’re not alone and treatment doesn’t have to break your bank account.

“Roughly 55 percent of women and 45 percent of men in America share this unsightly condition” says Dr. Stephen Sorenson – Medical Director at Vein Specialists of Illinois.

“Too many people never seek help at all for their spider veins, and that’s unfortunate because treatment is noninvasive and easily performed on an outpatient basis.”

What Causes Spider Veins?

Several factors contribute to the appearance of these unsightly purple veins that typically manifest themselves in our legs, including:

• Genetic Predisposition
• Hormonal Changes like Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause
• Normal Aging
• Obesity / Weight Gain
• Exposure to Sunlight UV Rays
• Lifestyle and Occupation

And while it is possible to develop spider veins anywhere on your body, it’s your legs that take the brunt of this condition because these veins are under the most pressure from the normal pull of gravity.

Do Spider Veins Hurt?

Spider veins, alone, are generally more of a cosmetic issue than they are painful. They can, however, be indicators of more serious circulatory conditions, so it’s important to be evaluated by a Vein Specialist before treatment.

Unresolved Chronic Venous Insufficiency will cause new Spider Veins to form and often results in other symptoms like:

• Swelling
• Skin discoloration
• Leg Throbbing
• Cramping
• Wounds that do not heal properly
• Itching
• Aching pain after long bouts of sitting or standing
• Restless Legs
• Fatigue

How Do You Treat Spider Veins?

Happily, treatment for spider veins is noninvasive and nearly painless. It involves a simple procedure called sclerotherapy. The most widely recommended treatment for spider veins; sclerotherapy is performed during an office visit, allowing you to return to work and your normal routine the same day. It’s a simple process of injecting a chemical into the small veins causing them to shrink and close down. The treated veins then get absorbed by your body over time. Sclerotherapy makes unsightly spider veins disappear and it’s the perfect way to get your legs back into shape in time to rock that summer wardrobe.

Is Spider Vein Treatment Expensive?

While treatment for spider veins is typically considered cosmetic, insurance coverage does vary by plan and may depend on your individual diagnosis. This is another good reason to come in for an evaluation and consultation.

And even if your treatment is not covered by insurance, February is a great time to get started because the Vein Specialists of Illinois are offering a Spider Vein Treatment Special that will reduce the cost of treatment by 35%. Some limitations apply, so if you are interested please Call Us at 847-595-1064 or fill out our Online Form for more information.

Book your appointment today!

The time has never been better to get your long, lovely legs back into the swim of things. Don’t confine yourself to long skirts and long pants this coming summer season because of unsightly spider veins. Address them today, and spend those long, hot days of summer in complete confidence with the gorgeous legs you were born with.

Let your legs be the most envied ones on and off the beach this summer. Call 847-595-1064 Now!