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Hand Vein Treatment: How to Restore a Youthful Look to Your Hands
With time, sun exposure, and aging, the appearance of your hands may change. The veins may also look bigger and bulkier. The appearance of the veins is sometimes only a cosmetic concern, but other times it can signal vein inflammation or an underlying condition.
Our experts at Goldman Vein Institute, Alexander Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, and Saluja Varghese-Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, rejuvenate the hands and treat problematic veins on the hands at our offices in Jupiter and Wellington, Florida. Read on to tell the difference between cosmetic issues and potential health issues, and what can be done about both.
Why are my hand veins so prominent?
Hand veins are bulging veins that appear on the backsides of your hands as you age. The veins in your hands can start to bulge as you age for several different reasons, including:
- Loss of structural collagen and elastin in your hands
- Loss of vein wall elasticity
- Loss of subcutaneous fat
- Reduced water content in your tissues
In most cases, hand veins don’t cause any symptoms like pain or discomfort. However, they can sometimes be a sign of a deeper problem even if symptoms aren’t present. An evaluation by a vein specialist is the best way to ensure your bulging veins aren’t causing any issues.
Conditions that can cause hand veins to bulge
Hand veins often bulge because of the normal aging process and sometimes due to low body fat percentage. However, a few conditions can also contribute to bulging hand veins and may need treatment. These include:
- Superficial thrombophlebitis (vein inflammation in the veins close to the skin surface due to a blood clot)
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT; blood clot in a deeper vein)
- Phlebitis (vein inflammation; often due to autoimmune reactions, infections or a traumatic injury)
If you suspect something is off with your veins, a simple examination followed by an ultrasound looking at the vein structure can provide all the information necessary about the health of your veins.
Treatment options for hand veins
After examining your veins, our experts will help you decide whether you want to undergo treatment. Treatments are available for both conditions of the veins and for cosmetic purposes only. Depending on the type of vein affected, its location, its size, and whether it’s caused by an underlying health issue, we may recommend:
- Visually guided sclerotherapy: A chemical solution is used to collapse the bulging vein
- Laser therapy: Uses heat to seal problematic veins
- Vein stripping and ligation: A surgical procedure where the vein is tied and removed through a tiny incision
- Ambulatory phlebectomy: A minimally invasive procedure in which veins close to the skin are removed
If your hand veins are bulging and you aren’t sure how to improve the appearance of your hands, or what is causing your veins to bulge, contact us online or by phone today to schedule an appointment. Our experts will examine your hands and let you know what treatments work best for your goals.
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