FAQ & Answers

Spider veins are dilated capillaries closer to the surface of the skin. They can be red, purple or blue that are smaller and usually not raised. Spider veins are most common the legs and face.

Vein disease, also known as venous insufficiency, is the improper functioning of the vein valves within the legs that can cause painful symptoms.

There are many possibly causes of varicose veins: family history, age, gender, pregnancy or hormones, being overweight, or lack of movement.

Leg pain or cramping, restless legs especially at night, a feeling of heaviness or soreness, tenderness around veins, itching or burning, swelling of the legs or ankles, skin discoloration, or non-healing wounds.

Standing for an extensive time at your job, gaining weight or pregnancy can add more pressure, if you’ve had a change in hormones, or just aging can all affect when you will experience more pain from vein disease.

Venous ulcers are caused by blood pooling within the legs due to malfunctioning vein valves, this is also called venous insufficiency. Venous ulcers are wounds on the leg or ankle that is caused by damaged veins.

Women have a higher risk of developing varicose or spider veins than men. This is because of hormonal changes women experience during pregnancy, menopause, or during their childbearing years. About 50% of women and 45% of men will get varicose veins during their lifetime.

Yes, about 40% of men in Pakistan will develop varicose veins. Varicose veins in men are typically caused by poor circulation, inactivity, weight, and age.

The EVLT (Endovenous Laser Therapy) procedure itself usually takes about 30 minutes. Please allow a few minutes to prepare and a few minutes to change after the procedure. And then you can resume your normal activities right away

Don’t worry! We use numbing medicine to prevent discomfort. Many patients don’t feel anything at all.

Yes, you can resume your normal daily activities, drive and even return to work immediately after treatment.

At the end of your initial appointment that includes a comprehensive vascular ultrasound, our vein specialist will discuss your situation, and, if needed, suggest an individual treatment plan. We will then be able to provide you with the exact price.

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Yes, you will be asked to wear compression stockings for a few months after your treatment. This length of time is determined by your doctor and can vary from patient to patient; this is because the amount of veins treated and severity of venous insufficiency, will affect the length of time compression stockings need to be worn.

Our hours of operation are from 10:00AM to 9:00PM.

Our clinic is open Tuesday through Sunday.

A phlebologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats venous disorders.

You will meet our vein specialist who will perform an ultrasound study to check your leg vein circulation. You’ll then receive a diagnosis as well as recommendations including, if needed, an individualized treatment plan designed to improve your circulation and help relieve your symptoms.

Unfortunately there is no way to completely prevent the development of varicose veins. However, there are things you can do to improve your circulation and overall health. Some of these steps include: exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, eating well, elevating your legs, and making sure to adjust your sitting or standing positions regularly.

There are measures you can take to decrease the uncomfortable symptoms of varicose veins or prevent them from becoming worse, but they will not go away without treatment. Varicose veins are a symptom of venous insufficiency, which is an underlying condition that requires treatment.

Left untreated, varicose veins can become debilitating. Symptoms of leg pain, fatigue, cramping, swelling, itching, burning, or restlessness, can start to impede on your daily life. Untreated vein symptoms may prevent you from exercising, being able to wear normal shoe or boot size, getting a good night’s rest, or being able to stand during the day at work. Eventually more serious complications may develop which may include skin breakdown and chronic venous ulcers etc.

Wearing supportive shoes, taking short breaks from standing, performing ankle rotations, remembering to stretch and flex your calves throughout the day, taking short walks at lunch, limiting saturated fats, avoiding cigarettes, and drinking lots of water can help improve circulation and decrease your risk for varicose veins if your job requires standing during the day.

Women who are pregnant experience higher volumes of blood flow during the pregnancy. The increased blood flow can contribute to enlarged veins in your legs and make developing varicose veins more likely. Another cause of varicose veins during pregnancy has been linked to the change in hormones women go through during pregnancy.

Most patients experience excellent results from vein treatments like EVLT; however, there are a few reasons why varicose veins may appear even after treatment. These reasons include: if you have a strong genetic predisposition, have another underlying condition such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or if you become pregnant after treatment.

In most cases you may postpone treatment until 6 months after delivery because symptoms sometimes improve after the pregnancy; however, patients can still be seen for an initial appointment right away.

You can fly a couple of days after your treatment is completed. We just ask that you wear your compression stockings while on the plane and walk in the isle at least once every hour.

No problem at all, you can continue with your usual exercises. However, please avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting (more than 20 pounds) in the first 2 weeks after the procedure.

Yes, many of our patients have diabetes and do great with our treatments.

Any season since there are no limitations on your daily activities.

When there is an urge or need to move your legs to stop unpleasant sensations, that an be a sign of poor circulation that’s typical for vein disease.

We don’t recommend bringing children with you because they may interfere with your, or another patient’s experience at our clinic. If you have no choice and you must bring your child with you, we will do our best to accommodate your situation.

Yes, it doesn’t interfere with our treatments.

You’re more than welcome to bring your previous study with you, though sometimes, if we find them incomplete, we might ask to repeat some of the measurements in standing position to make sure we don’t miss any important information.

Skin Scape physicians take the time to thoroughly evaluate an ultrasound map of your veins to identify any refluxing veins that may be causing your symptoms. Depending on the results of this assessment, you may be presented with a treatment plan that can include one or several advanced treatments—sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). We advise our patients to plan on spending 60-90 minutes in the clinic.

Vein disease occurs when unhealthy valves cause the blood to flow in the wrong direction. This condition can worsen with time and may cause circulatory issues, blood clots, skin ulcers and complex leg issues and discomfort.