DSanchi
08-05-2003, 01:00 PM
Hello all,
I am one of those rare lucky people who have inherited (my mother's legs are COVERED) hideous spider veins. I am only 33 and I have really pretty shapely legs that are slowly being transformed into the night of the living dead by these awful broken capillaries that are suddenly appearing everywhere. I've heard of all the creams, pills, herbs, laser and or needle therapies, but before I commit to any of them, can someone tell me if they've had any real success with any of the forementioned remedies?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
I am one of those rare lucky people who have inherited (my mother's legs are COVERED) hideous spider veins. I am only 33 and I have really pretty shapely legs that are slowly being transformed into the night of the living dead by these awful broken capillaries that are suddenly appearing everywhere. I've heard of all the creams, pills, herbs, laser and or needle therapies, but before I commit to any of them, can someone tell me if they've had any real success with any of the forementioned remedies?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
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SydneyZ
08-12-2003, 03:07 PM
Unfortunately I'm in the same boat you are. I haven't found any "over the counter" type remedies that help at all. The only thing that seems to help
is tanning (natural, tanning bed or "fake bake") to
cover them a little. I have talked to my dermatologist and there are ways of eliminating them but it is somewhat expensive.
Good luck - if you find something that works other than saline injections, etc. let us know.
Syd
is tanning (natural, tanning bed or "fake bake") to
cover them a little. I have talked to my dermatologist and there are ways of eliminating them but it is somewhat expensive.
Good luck - if you find something that works other than saline injections, etc. let us know.
Syd
kathy2d2
08-12-2003, 06:02 PM
The saline injections do work, but it is costly and time consuming and rather painful. They will only do one vial of saline at a time (I paid 150.00 each time). I have had it done 6 times and still need more. They really do go away immediately, but it takes about a month + for the vein to look normal again.
My ankles were COVERED so that they looked almost solid purple - I had them since I was a teenager and they just kept getting worse. Although I still have some, I'm no longer embarrassed, because they are so improved.
The only problem now is that I am noticing they are starting up higher on my legs now, which I never had before. But I would rather have them higher, they are easier to hide. Perhaps I would have got them higher anyway, so I don't know if it's because I had the ones on my ankles done or not.
Like I said, it can be painful, the lower on your legs they are (feet and ankles) the more painful, but it is worth it if you ask me. I plan to have some more done in the winter, which is the best time to do it, since you need to wear compression bandages for 24 hours and because the veins look even worse for a few days/weeks until all the dried blood evaporates. Then they are gone and do not ever return - they can't return because the vein is shut down.
Hope this helps.
Kathy
My ankles were COVERED so that they looked almost solid purple - I had them since I was a teenager and they just kept getting worse. Although I still have some, I'm no longer embarrassed, because they are so improved.
The only problem now is that I am noticing they are starting up higher on my legs now, which I never had before. But I would rather have them higher, they are easier to hide. Perhaps I would have got them higher anyway, so I don't know if it's because I had the ones on my ankles done or not.
Like I said, it can be painful, the lower on your legs they are (feet and ankles) the more painful, but it is worth it if you ask me. I plan to have some more done in the winter, which is the best time to do it, since you need to wear compression bandages for 24 hours and because the veins look even worse for a few days/weeks until all the dried blood evaporates. Then they are gone and do not ever return - they can't return because the vein is shut down.
Hope this helps.
Kathy
roni624
08-14-2003, 01:42 AM
Wow that is interesting information. I just noticed spider veins on my upper leg area. Is it 150 per vein? Just curious. Thanks-Roni
DSanchi
08-14-2003, 01:13 PM
Kathy,
Thank you SO much for your reply. I have been seriously considering the saline injections on a few really obad spots but had heard mixed comments about them. mostly that they do not work. But your positive feedback has made me want to give it a try.
I'll let youknow how it all turns out.
Thanks SO Much!
Thank you SO much for your reply. I have been seriously considering the saline injections on a few really obad spots but had heard mixed comments about them. mostly that they do not work. But your positive feedback has made me want to give it a try.
I'll let youknow how it all turns out.
Thanks SO Much!
roni624
08-14-2003, 01:49 PM
I looked further into the saline injections last night and this morning. The ONLY bad thing I heard and read is that sometimes the spider veins do reappear after a while. I am still looking more into it because I am seriosly considering it.-Roni
Snowkitten
08-14-2003, 03:37 PM
Thanks for posting this information! I have had a few spider veins on my legs since I can remember...but now I'm only 18 and a bunch of them have recently appeared on the back of my knees/calves. They're so ugly!! Thanks for giving me some hope, I'll definately look into if my plastic surgeon does saline injections.
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kathy2d2
08-14-2003, 11:19 PM
Snowkitten,
Good luck with the Saline injections. I don't think you will be sorry. You don't however, need to see a plastic surgeon. Most dermatologists do it, and other doctors that are affiliated with aesthetic clinics do too. Shop price - and just make sure a DOCTOR does it. Where I go (doctor in a clinic) it's $150 for one vial of solution, which takes care of quite a few veins. My Plastic Surgeon charges $170 for a vial. Also, the higher up on the leg, the more successful and the less it hurts.
Good luck.
Kathy
Good luck with the Saline injections. I don't think you will be sorry. You don't however, need to see a plastic surgeon. Most dermatologists do it, and other doctors that are affiliated with aesthetic clinics do too. Shop price - and just make sure a DOCTOR does it. Where I go (doctor in a clinic) it's $150 for one vial of solution, which takes care of quite a few veins. My Plastic Surgeon charges $170 for a vial. Also, the higher up on the leg, the more successful and the less it hurts.
Good luck.
Kathy
Janette*
08-14-2003, 11:55 PM
Hey, girls.
I just wanted to share some tips on how to prevent spider and varicose veins.
Well first of all, avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time. If you have to do this, be sure to stretch your legs up on a chair or something, trying to get them at or above chest level. If you can't do that, do a quick run or walk to get your legs moving for awhile. If you can't do that either, roll your ankles to get some blood flowing. And when you're sitting down, it's a good idea to have a stool under your feet.
So, basically keep your legs elevated, or move them every so often. When you sit or stand for long periods of time, the blood has trouble flowing, making it hard on your capilaries.. so they tend to get bigger, or break.
One more thing! Sudden temperature changes can help veins to become more apparent. So it could be bad to have a super hot bath, and walk out into 50 degree weather.. you know what I mean?
I hope I saved a few veins with this information. :)
I just wanted to share some tips on how to prevent spider and varicose veins.
Well first of all, avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time. If you have to do this, be sure to stretch your legs up on a chair or something, trying to get them at or above chest level. If you can't do that, do a quick run or walk to get your legs moving for awhile. If you can't do that either, roll your ankles to get some blood flowing. And when you're sitting down, it's a good idea to have a stool under your feet.
So, basically keep your legs elevated, or move them every so often. When you sit or stand for long periods of time, the blood has trouble flowing, making it hard on your capilaries.. so they tend to get bigger, or break.
One more thing! Sudden temperature changes can help veins to become more apparent. So it could be bad to have a super hot bath, and walk out into 50 degree weather.. you know what I mean?
I hope I saved a few veins with this information. :)