Ways to Prevent Visible Breast Veins

Veins are a critical component of your body, but in most cases, people don’t like the look of them. One of the most common body parts to develop visible veins over time are the breasts. Most women are unhappy when this occurs because it impacts the aesthetic of the area.

While there are treatments available to treat this issue, prevention is always better than treatment. Here are some ways you can prevent breast veins from developing or worsening. If you have visible breast veins, talk to a vein specialist about treatment to get you clear, healthy-looking skin once again.

What Causes Breast Veins to Become Visible?

Breast veins can develop due to a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes include pregnancy and breastfeeding. When you are pregnant, the rise in blood volume causes the veins to become more pronounced. During breastfeeding, milk engorgement can cause breast veins to become more prominent. Other common factors include aging, which causes breast skin to become thinner, and a decline in hormone production, which can result in loss of fat, and as a result, make veins more visible.

Can Visible Breast Veins Be Prevented?

Visible breast veins are not always preventable, especially when the culprits are pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, some other causes can be avoided to reduce your risk:

Wearing a properly fitted bra that supports the breasts can help avoid irritation and inflammation that can cause breast veins to become more visible.
Rapid weight gain and weight loss can be prevented. Weight gain causes the skin to stretch, making your veins more prominent. Rapid weight loss also leaves the veins easier to see since the fat that normally hides the veins disappears. Maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle can help reduce the appearance of breast veins, as this aids in healthy blood circulation.
If you are considering breast augmentation, know that prominent breast veins are a common side effect.

Breast Vein Treatment Options

If visible breast veins are troubling you, there are treatment options available at a vein clinic. Sclerotherapy is very effective in treating visible veins anywhere on the body. The procedure involves the injection of a solution into problem veins, causing them to close off and be reabsorbed into the body. Endovenous ablation, on the other hand, uses either infrared light or radiofrequency energy to shrink or destroy visible veins.

Breast health is very important. Make sure to consult with a doctor if you have visible veins or another type of change in your breasts. Not all pronounced breast veins should be treated as purely cosmetic issues. Prominent breast veins could be a sign of a medical condition, especially if it’s accompanied by pain.

Schedule Your Breast Vein Treatment Today

At Missouri Vein Specialists, we are in the business of helping patients feel their best through a wide range of vein treatments. For breast veins that are purely cosmetic issues, we provide several treatments that can improve appearance. Our triple board-certified vein doctor, Dr. Scott Darling, will assess if you are eligible for treatment and provide you with quality care until you get your desired results.

To schedule a consultation for vein treatment, call our clinic at (816) 792-3400 or use our online request form.