Spider veins and varicose veins are both symptoms of venous insufficiency, vein disease that cannot push blood normally up the legs towards the heart. The veins become swollen because blood that should circulate pools in place.
Spider Veins
Spider veins are thin surface veins that turn blue or red because of reflux. Spider veins are considered a cosmetic problem, rarely causing discomfort. They can be treated easily. Click here to learn how we can treat spider veins in St. Louis, MO.
Varicose Veins
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Varicose veins are larger than spider veins and are more serious manifestations of venous reflux, presenting medical issues. These can rise and seem knobby or tangled. Varicose veins are frequently accompanied by symptoms like pain, aching, burning, restlessness, muscle cramps and tiredness. If not treated, they progress to leg ulcers, blood clots and other health-endangering conditions.
What Is The Difference Between Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Necessity?
Physicians have been debating the treatment of varicose veins for well over two thousand years – the legendary Hippocrates wrote about them in the fifth century BC – but today both medical necessity and health insurance are major factors in determining the course of treatment for the condition.
When varicose or spider veins are treated just to look better, it is considered cosmetic surgery and isn’t covered by health insurance or Medicare.
If, however, the veins cause symptoms like pain, swelling, fatigue or other symptoms that interfere with normal life, or if there are skin ulcers or blood clots, St. Louis vein treatment to restore well-being is therefore considered a medical necessity. Under these circumstances, most health insurance and Medicare plans will cover the procedure. We are the only provider in the area credentialed with all major insurers, which makes us the preferred choice for spider vein treatment in St. Louis.
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