| Getting rid of spider veins is a top priority for | | | | considered a medical necessity, as they are not |
| many patients, but some worry that the cost of | | | | harmful and do not cause pain, insurance carriers |
| laser treatments is too high for their budget. | | | | usually do not cover the cost of treatment. If |
| There are actually several treatment options for | | | | varicose veins are present, however, that are |
| patients suffering from spider veins, and they | | | | causing pain or insufficient blood flow, insurance |
| should explore all of them before choosing a | | | | carriers may cover the cost. |
| treatment. | | | | Treatment for laser spider veins removal may |
| Laser treatments have been very successful in | | | | cost between $300 and $500 per session, |
| treating spider veins. By some physicians' | | | | although this may vary by region or by clinic. Also |
| accounts, lasers are the gold standard for treating | | | | keep in mind that several sessions may be |
| spider veins because of the safety and precision | | | | required to reach optimal results; in some cases |
| they offer. Over the past three decades, laser | | | | two to six sessions are needed. The actual cost |
| technology has made tremendous strides in the | | | | of laser therapies may vary depending on a few |
| medical field and is now used prominently within | | | | factors including the severity of the condition and |
| the different facets of the medical industry, | | | | how large of an area is affected. |
| including vein treatment and cosmetic therapy. | | | | The best way to determine cost is to speak with |
| The physician applies a laser to the area of the | | | | a qualified vein specialist at a reputable clinic in the |
| body affected by spider veins and the heat from | | | | area. Some laser therapies may be used in |
| the laser causes the vein to seal shut. This causes | | | | conjunction with other treatments such as |
| it to collapse, shrink and eventually disappear | | | | sclerotherapy, although laser treatment is also |
| entirely. | | | | effective on its own. |
| Since the treatment of spider veins is not | | | | |