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Do embarrassing varicose and spider veins keep you away from others? You can now eliminate painful, disfiguring leg veins without surgery.

Featured exclusively at The Leg Vein Clinic at Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas is the Cool Touch™ CTEV Endovenous Laser. It is performed right in the office by Dr. Munavalli, Medical Director of Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, who has received training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Emory University, and the University of California-San Francisco.

This remarkable new technology will have you back on your feet the same day.
• Rapid relief of symptoms
• No general anesthesia
• Virtually pain-free
• Safe in-office procedure
• No scars

Call for your consultation today and learn how you can start living more freely tomorrow! 704.375.6766

Today, thousands of people who have felt self-conscious or embarrassed by unsightly spider veins are delighted with the results they are getting from sclerotherapy treatment. Most patients experience from 60% to 80% improvement, although final results may not be apparent for several months.

Spider veins or telangiectasias of the legs are a common problem. These are small purple, blue or red veins can form anywhere on the leg, from the top of the thigh to the ankle, and can sometimes occur on the face as well. These veins appear as connected lines resembling a sunburst or spider web pattern or as short, unconnected lines. Because of modern technology, both telangiectasias and superficial varicose veins can be treated through a procedure called sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is a technique which involves the use of a very fine needle to inject a solution directly into the veins. The solution causes the blood within the vein to disappear or become less obvious.

Larger veins are usually treated first. After the skin is thoroughly cleansed with alcohol, the physician uses a syringe with a tiny needle to inject a small amount of sclerosing solution directly into the vein. The solution displaces the blood within the vein, causing it to blanch or turn white, which in turn causes the vessel to become irritated and swell shut, prohibiting the blood from reentering the vein. When the needle is withdrawn, pressure is immediately applied to the area. The skin may be kneaded to help disperse the solution and reduce bruising. Each vein may require several injections and most disappear in two weeks to two months.

Patients who have had sclerotherapy have reported little discomfort. Some experience a slight to moderate burning sensation immediately after the injection, but this disappears within a few seconds. An ointment to soothe the skin and relieve the burning may be used, and a pressure bandage may be applied to prevent post-injection bleeding. We prefer support stockings as an adjunct to treatment.

Patients are usually advised to resume normal activity immediately, although vigorous activity is discouraged for twenty-four hours. Walking is encouraged because it increases the blood flow through other veins.

Please e-mail us with any questions you may have. info@carolinaskin.com