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Spider Veins Cost
Spider Veins Cost
Spider veins are also called as telangiectasias; they are tiny visible vessels within the skin. They develop most commonly on the face and legs.
There are two options for spider vein treatment viz., sclerotherapy and laser. They can be employed independently or in combination.
The Sclerotherapy involves injecting a liquid agent through a tiny needle directly into the spider veins, causing them to contract and collapse. Because this technique relies upon fitting a tiny needle into a tiny vein, it is best suited to medium and large spider veins. Sclerotherapy can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the number of injections and treatment sessions required and the area of the country where the procedure is performed. Surgery can cost approximately 600 dollars to 2,000 dollars per leg for the surgeon's fee, plus charges for anesthesia and hospitalization. Most vein surgery can be performed on an out-patient basis. Costs can vary depending on how many veins must be removed and the area of the country where the procedure is performed.
During laser treatment, the laser is applied to the skin over the spider veins. Laser energy causes the spider veins to coagulate and shrink. Laser therapy is most effective for small and medium size spider veins. Large spider veins respond poorly and are best treated with sclerotherapy. Laser treatment costs 300-450 dollar per session. If the spider veins are extensive or if the treatments are performed by a physician rather than a supervised technician the cost would go higher.
Laser therapy of facial spider veins is the treatment of choice. Laser treatment may cause minor bruising which usually improves within a week, but often, the recovery is immediate. Two to four treatments may be required to achieve the required result.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average cost for spider vein removal is 323 dollars. Fees within various regions may vary depending on whether the doctor?s practice is in an urban, suburban or rural area. This fee only covers the physician?s costs, and does not include other miscellaneous costs. Also, the fee varies with the type of technique used for treatment. Plus, this fee is only for one treatment, sometimes two or more sessions are usually needed for optimal results.
Unfortunately most medical insuranceproviders do not cover cosmetic surgery procedures. However, most surgeons do offer multiple financing options.
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