Washu
Vein Treatment
Oct 14, 2013
I just had treatment on my legs yesterday at Allure Medical Spa with Dr. Mok in Michigan. The criteria for the insurance covering the treatment of the varicose veins specifically includes whether or not there is a measurable/visable reflux on the vein when ultrasound is used to map the veins. I didn't have this issue when it was tested but experience some of the others - pain / burning on activity etc. They were able to get the insurance to cover the treatment of the one vericose in the end and the rest were my responsibility at 200 per treatment.
My spider veins were also treated. 200 per treatment of 20 minutes - with a 2 month healing between treatments. I was informed that each treatment (by injection) has an efficacy of about 25-30 % reduction of the vein and most need between 2 and 4 treatments. This is not laser treatment - this is an injection treatment to remove the veins. They also told me that they look worse before they start looking better during the healing process. I am wearing compression stockings for a full 48 hours after (which are awful for a WLS patient with extra skin; it's been so uncomfortable around my thighs because it's pinching the skin in certain positions. I was able to continue with my workout plans after treatment even if cumbersome because of the tights. I've opted not to work out today but I'm going to have to get used to these tights as I still have 2 weeks after the 48 hours to wear them day time only.
All in all my experience was ok. The injections hurt the most behind the knee. They are similar in size to receiving the injections during allergy testing if you've ever had that. Short needles that work very shallow for the med assistant to inject the surface spider veins etc. One type with glycerine that they use on the little red veins burned the most.
I know I will need at least one or two more treatments and I'm not looking forward to wearing these compression stockings again - but I do want clear legs when I get to goal so I can finally wear shorts. I want to wear shorts and skirts and I want to be free and feeling good about the look of my legs. I will deal with the discomfort because it's worth it to me.
Biggest complaint: Compression Stockings.
