Longing for the days when you didn’t feel ashamed of visible varicose veins or spider veins? Miss the freedom of wearing shorts or bathing suits free of inhibitions? With age—or sometimes due to other contributing factors like genetics or hormones—the veins on our legs can become more prominent. Such visibility may impact a person’s self-esteem.
There are two types of veins that can have this effect. Varicose veins, for example, are veins that can look enlarged, like they’re bulging out of the skin. Some even say they have an almost worm-like appearance. Spider veins—or telangiectasias—are the small, dilated blood vessels that can be seen through the surface of the skin. These can sometimes have a darker hue, and appear red, purple, or blue. Both these conditions are benign, but may be bothersome.
If you’re experiencing either of these conditions, you’re not alone. A recent study revealed that telangiectasias occurs in 43% of men and 55% of women*, while varicose veins appear in 16% of men and 29% of women. Fortunately, if you find yourself among these numbers, Victoria Park Medispa offers numerous solutions for treating this condition. Grab those short-shorts or skirts and let the world see your gorgeous legs once again!
Located on Grosvenor Avenue for over 30 years, Victoria Park Medispa proudly stands as the inaugural destination in Winnipeg for premier aesthetic services. As pioneers in the community, we take pride of the fact that our clinic offers a comprehensive array of cutting-edge technology, including a dozen specialized laser devices to find the most suitable treatment for your needs.
At Victoria Park Medispa, we offer a variety of treatments aimed at reducing the appearance of varicose and spider veins. Two of our most sought-after treatments are Vbeam and sclerotherapy. Vbeam is a light-based device that effectively targets and eliminates smaller spider veins, along with other vascular conditions like rosacea, stretch marks, and acne. Sclerotherapy, on the other hand, involves injecting a special saline or foam solution into larger spider and varicose veins, causing them to diminish in size and apperance. Both deliver results that are clients love.
At Victoria Park Medispa, we offer a variety of treatments aimed at reducing the appearance of varicose and spider veins. Two of our most sought-after treatments are Vbeam and sclerotherapy. Vbeam is a light-based device that effectively targets and eliminates smaller spider veins, along with other vascular conditions like rosacea, stretch marks, and acne. Sclerotherapy, on the other hand, involves injecting a special saline or foam solution into larger spider and varicose veins, causing them to diminish in size and apperance. Both deliver results that are clients love.
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Dr. Ricardo Ruz, our varicose vein director, first began administering these treatments at Victoria Park Medispa. As the first doctor to offer VenaSeal non-thermal ablation in Quebec, Dr. Ruz is widely considered a pioneer. General Practitioner Dr. Marie-Hélène Geoffrey also performs sclerotherapy in the Quebec region. These two specialists are supported by a team of highly-trained technicians, who are experts in providing Vbeam treatrements to all our patients.
This innovative treatment doesn’t require anesthesia and eliminates the risks of skin burns or nerve damage associated with heat-based ablation. At Victoria Park Medispa, we use Doppler ultrasound, an essential tool for diagnosing and treating varicose veins accurately. This technology helps us create a personalized treatment plan just for you, ensuring you receive top-notch treatment.
Sclerotherapy for Varicose & Spider Veins
Whether you’re planning a beach vacation or want to flaunt your legs on the tennis court, varicose and spider veins can be a concern. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Book a consultation with a Victoria Park Medispa expert. At your appointment, they will examine the varicose veins that bother you most, provide a diagnostic work-up, and explore all possible treatment options with you.
Here’s how our varicose vein and spider vein treatments work. Various solutions, usually saline-based, are injected by the physician specialist into the area in question, which irritates the vein walls. This causes a scarring reaction, causing the walls to gel together. After a few weeks, the veins are “sclerosed” under the skin, and disappear without a trace. For certain cases, sclerosing foam may also be used when treating larger varicose vein networks.
When it comes time for your appointment, you can expect to spend roughly an hour and a half at your appointment. Our treatments for reducing the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins can take 15 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on size and locations of treatment areas. Endovenous radiofrequency ablation takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes per leg, and Endovenous cyanoacrylate glue treatment with VenaSeal also generally takes between 30 to 45 minutes per leg.
Most patients say our varicose vein and spider vein treatments are comparable to a mosquito bite. Treatment areas may feel sensitive or tender in the first day or two. For Vbeam patients, you can expect to endure 2-5 days of moderate to severe redness, about 1-7 days of bruising, and about 7-14 days of bruising.
Injections around the knees and ankles can cause mild swelling that will disappear after a few days. Patients should avoid sun exposure to treated areas for at least two weeks following therapy.
Sclerotherapy is a highly effective treatment for anyone looking to reduce the appearance of:
Pulsed dye laser treatments also works for other conditions, such as vascular lesions, rosacea, and a host of other conditions like pokiloderma of Civatte, venous lakes, and port wine stains. Be sure to speak with your Victoria Park Medispa expert to find out how pulsed dye laser treatment can help you meet your aspirations.
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Got questions about sclerotherapy for varicose & spider veins? We’ve got your answers here
Vbeam and Sclerotherapy treatments can take 15 to 30 minutes depending on size and location(s) of the treatment area. Multiple sessions can sometimes be necessary depending on the veins and desires of the patient. Endovenous cyanoacrylate glue treatment with VenaSeal also generally takes between 30 to 45 minutes per leg.
Various solutions, usually saline-based, are injected by the physician specialist into the varicose veins, to “irritate” the vein walls. This causes a scarring reaction which then causes the vein walls to stick together. Within a few weeks, the veins are “sclerosed” under the skin, and disappear without a trace. For certain cases, a sclerosing foam may also been used when treating larger varicose vein networks.
The number of sessions depends on the extent of the varicose vein issue and the applicable treatment. For Sclerotherapy, some patients only need two or three sessions, while others need more than fifteen; however, on average, it should take about six to eight sessions to produce good results. The VenaSeal treatment is performed only a single time. Vbeam for smaller spider veins usually consists of two to four treatments a few weeks apart.
Patients report that sclerotherapy is comparable to a mosquito bite, and it may leave some sensitivity for a day or two, like a bruise. Injections around the knees and ankles can cause mild swelling that will disappear after a few days. Patients should avoid sun exposure to treated areas for at least six weeks following therapy.
Using ultrasound, a doctor will guide a tiny catheter through a small access site in the skin and into the diseased area of the vein. Next, the VenaSeal dispenser delivers a small amount of medical glue to close the vein. Once the affected vein is closed, blood is immediately re-routed through other healthy veins in the leg.
The VenaSeal procedure requires no anaesthesia; only a small amount of numbing medicine at the access site is used. Patients treated with the VenaSeal system have reported little to no pain or discomfort, both during and after the procedure.
After the procedure, a small bandage is placed over the access site and you should be able to return to your normal activities. Patients have reported minimal to no scarring, bruising, or swelling following the procedure.
We treat varicose and spider veins for aesthetic reasons. The only treatment covered by health insurance is Saphenous Vein Stripping which is a surgical procedure performed under general or regional anesthesia when the patient’s condition is medically required (like recurrent venous ulcers, bleeding complications, thrombotic complications).
Tired of seeing red? Telangiectasias, commonly known as “spider veins,” couperose and rosacea can get worse in the central part of the face during and after pregnancy. Scars and stretch marks are also very common pregnancy side effects whether they are on your breasts, stomach, hips or thighs. Vbeam can make all the difference as it specifically targets redness in the treated area.
Postpartum women should wait a minimum of 6 months before proceeding with a Vbeam treatment. It’s important to give the body ample time to recover following childbirth. Breastfeeding is a contraindication for Vbeam. We recommend booking your consultation once you’ve stopped completely.
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