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1 Visual Sclerotherapy Treatment for Spider Veins

2 About Center for Vein Restoration Center for Vein Restoration is nationally recognized as the leader in the treatment of varicose and spider veins. With locations in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C and Michigan, our board-certified physicians and highly trained staff are dedicated to relieving leg pain, treating the vascular cause of severe leg wounds, and eliminating unsightly veins, allowing our patients to look better, feel better and live better. Our specialists in Patient Services can answer all your questions and schedule your consultation. Visit us online at or call ( VEIN)

3 In the bigger scheme of things work, life, family spider veins may seem like a small thing. But in reality, many women find them deeply embarrassing and go to great lengths to hide their legs. It often starts with changing to a more concealing wardrobe, but many women also then start to change their lifestyles, avoiding social situations with family and friends just to stay out of sight. After all, who wants to be the only one at a barbecue wearing a long skirt when everyone else is in shorts? If you ve given up things you used to enjoy like walks on the beach, riding a bike, playing rounds of golf, or reading a book by the pool, spider veins have affected your quality of life. That can change. Spider veins affect women of all shapes and sizes, but a simple treatment sclerotherapy can help you start enjoying life again. WE CAN HELP Spider veins are a common problem affecting millions of Americans, but they can be treated quickly and easily. The dedicated specialists in each of our Center for Vein Restoration locations are happy to explain how to quickly and easily treat your spider veins helping you get back to looking better, feeling better and living better.

4 WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS? They are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin s surface that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face. Spider veins can sometimes cover large areas of skin, but they are primarily an appearance issue. Occasionally, they also may cause itching, burning or even pain, but usually they cause no symptoms at all. Spider Veins: Before and After Spider vein treatment is quick and easy, meaning you ll be able to show off your legs again in no time.

5 WHAT CAUSES SPIDER VEINS? Like varicose veins, spider veins are caused by a common medical condition called venous insufficiency. Normally, your veins carry blood from body tissues back to the heart and lungs to be replenished with oxygen and then re-circulated. To help the blood from your legs flow upward, against gravity, each vein is equipped with tiny, one-way valves. With each pump of the heart, the blood pushes up more and more through this series of valves. When these valves fail or leak, blood collects or pools, causing the veins to exhibit their characteristic spider web appearance. Venous Duplex Scan Also known as vein mapping. Pinpoints location of weakened valves so that effective treatment of varicose and spider veins can take place. Healthy veins with normal valves Diseased veins with weakened valves WHO GETS SPIDER VEINS? More than 30 million Americans suffer from venous insufficiency, the cause of spider veins. Contributing factors include heredity, gender, age, weight, pregnancy and childbirth, a history of DVT, and standing or sitting for long periods of time. Additional factors include smoking, exposure to heat (hot tubs, baths, saunas), and tight clothing. HOW ARE THEY TREATED? Spider veins are treated with a safe and quick procedure called visual sclerotherapy (conducted visually by a nurse or doctor without the need for imaging equipment such as the ultrasound used in varicose vein treatment). A chemical called a sclerosant is injected into the veins, blocking them and prompting the body to re-route the blood to other, healthier veins. The treated veins are eventually reabsorbed into the body. Unlike treatments for varicose veins, this appearance-related treatment is not normally covered by insurance.

6 SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION Our growing team with more than 30 years experience in the art and science of sclerotherapy is trained in the most advanced techniques. Our doctors and nurses have dedicated their careers to vein health and work hard to ensure that Center for Vein Restoration can bring you the finest spider vein treatment available. Call now to set up your consultation with one of our expert staff in Patient Services. Each of our Centers is staffed with highly skilled sclerotherapists who will discuss your personal case, identify any causes, fully explain your treatment and talk with you about prevention. If you have further questions please call us at VEIN ( ) For education or location information visit us at

7 I am no longer embarrassed and self-conscious of my legs! - ERMA Maryland Have you had to give up wearing your summer shorts because you re embarrassed about ugly varicose and/or spider veins? Have you stopped doing things you love because you re ashamed of your legs? Spider veins are unsightly and may cause you to hide your legs or change your wardrobe or lifestyle. This can affect not only your self esteem but also your social life if you ve been avoiding activities with friends and family to keep from being embarrassed by your appearance.

8 With multiple locations and more to open soon, we have assembled the most qualified and experienced team of physicians, researchers and staff to serve patients across Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Western Michigan. We are proud that we employ some of the highest-caliber surgeons and medical teams in the profession and offer a complete array of clinical procedures for the treatment of vein disease, dealing with root causes and serious health issues, not just improving our patients appearance. Additionally, our researchers, while working to refine the work we do every day, are also looking to the future, researching new methods and technologies to improve the practice of vascular medicine. Finally, we are proud to say we are the largest organization of our kind, conducting more varicose vein and spider vein procedures than any other vein clinic. Why is this important? Our practice is built on experience, expertise and trust, so our patients can be assured that when they call us for a consultation they re dealing with the most knowledgeable professionals who can provide them the safest, most positive experience possible. If you have further questions please call us at VEIN ( ) For education or location information visit us at