Vein Treatment

It is estimated that 24 million Americans have a progressive condition called chronic venous reflux. This occurs when defective valves in the veins fail, decreasing the ability of the return of blood to the heart. Some symptoms of this condition are varicose veins, aching, throbbing, painful swollen limbs, skin discoloration, and skin ulcers Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, and sometimes twisted veins. If you have this condition, don't feel alone. In America, approximately 42 percent of men and 72 percent of women will by the time they reach their sixties.

Some of the risk factors are:

• Aging – the veins lose elasticity
• Gender – women are more likely to have varicose veins than men
• Multiple pregnancies – pregnancy increases the amount of blood in the body
• Heredity – research suggests they may be caused, in part, by genetics
• Obesity – weight puts pressure on your veins
• Prolonged standing – your blood does not flow as easily when you stand for long periods of time
• Hormone replacement therapy – estrogen relaxes the walls of the veins
• Female oral contraceptives – many of these contain estrogen There are conservative treatments for varicose veins like elevating the legs and wearing compression stockings

These treatments frequently have little patient compliance because they are uncomfortable, require a lifelong commitment, and only control the symptoms. They don’t relieve the condition, and are difficult for the patient to work into a daily routine. Fortunately you have solutions at your fingertips when you consult the world renowned specialists at Bellaire Dermatology Associates. Dr. Teller has lectured his colleagues regionally and nationally, the residents and medical students at Baylor College of Medicine, and The Department of Dermatology at The University of Texas Medical School on the diagnosis and treatment of spider and varicose veins. At Bellaire Dermatology Associates we offer advanced treatment for varicose and spider veins including sclerotherapy, Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy & VNUS Closure. We also offer a related procedure, ambulatory phlebectomy, which is nearly painless and removes large veins through a series of small incisions in the skin.

It requires no stitches and in about two weeks you will be able to return to high impact activities. We also offer Fotofacial, which is a pulsed light treatment that improves the appearance of spider veins, sun damage, aged skin, reduce redness on the face and neck, shrink pore size, relax fine lines by as much as 30%, and remove age spots and melasma. Call Bellaire Dermatology Associates today and place yourself in the hands of consummate professionals offering the very latest treatments for your skin, hair, and nails.