Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright
It is winter, the weather is cold and blustery and we are wearing long pants or tights that cover our legs. If you are already looking forward to summer sun, bathing suits, shorts and short skirts, now is the perfect time to begin treatment for varicose and spider veins.
Your varicose and spider veins did not develop overnight and they cannot be corrected overnight. Treatment usually requires a series of appointments over a few weeks or months to achieve significant results. Beginning treatment now makes it more likely you’ll have better looking and less painful legs come summer.
Advantages to Winter Treatment:
- Because you need to wear compression stockings before and after treatment, they help keep your legs warm in winter.
- There can be some bruising and discoloration during treatment, which will be hidden by winter clothes.
- Your winter wardrobe will allow your legs time to heal and time to reveal a noticeable difference in the appearance of your legs.
- Your legs should not be exposed to the sun during treatment
- The tiny incisions required by some treatments heal best when they are not exposed to the sun.
- The earlier you begin treatment, the more likely you will have great looking legs to show off this summer.
- Winter treatment will result in less painful, less swollen legs, which will allow you to be more physically active in the summer months.
If you are ready to get rid of your varicose and spider veins, call today for a consultation so we can determine a treatment plan that results in a great summer for you.
Call now to get your legs evaluated by The VEIN Specialists, LLC at 309-862-4000 or visit the website at ILVEINS.com with locations in Bloomington, Eureka, Streator, and Peru.