The procedure to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins is called sclerotherapy. Generally a salt solution is injected directly into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. After a period of time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Read more: Sclerotherapy Article
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Picture of Spider Veins
A group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin. See a picture of Spider Veins and learn more about the...
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Picture of Spider Veins After Sclerotherapy Treatment
Marked resolution of the spider veins after sclerotherapy treatment. See a picture of Spider Veins after Sclerotherapy Treatment...
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Spider & Varicose Veins: Causes, Before and After Treatment Images
Learn the causes of spider veins and varicose veins and how to prevent them. Explore which treatments get rid of spider and...
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Allergy (Allergies)
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