  
 James E. White
MD, FACS
 Vincent
Gardner MD, FACS
Board Certified Cosmetic surgeon Dr. White and Dr. Gardner are board certified by the
American Board of Surgery with Fellowship in the prestigious American
College of Surgeons. Dr. White is also board certified in cosmetic surgery with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
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Spider Vein Treatment in Chattanooga
Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. The medical term for spider veins is telangiectasias. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They may look like short, fine lines.Spider veins are most common in the ankles, feet and thighs. Spider veins tend to appear red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins.
How are spider veins treated?
The most common treatment option for spider veins is sclerotherapy. Slerotherapy is a technique that involves the injection of solution into the spider veins. This causes the spider veins to shrivel and gradually disappear. The solution that I use has been successfully used for vein injections for over 50 years, and has been found to be very safe. After it is injected into the spider vein, the solution (a modified detergent) does not harm other parts of the body. To minimize discomfort, very small "baby" needles are used to inject the solution into the veins.
Small spider veinsrequire about 2 months to completely fade, whereas larger varicose veins may require 3 to 4 months to disappear. They may be hard and tender for a few weeks following treatment. Brown staining of the skin is sometimes seen where the veins were located, but this can fade within a few months. Located in Chattanooga, Advanced Surgical Concepts specializes in spider vein treatment!
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