Spider veins are small, dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin that can appear as red, blue or even purple threads that spider out on the skin. They typically develop on your legs, but it’s not uncommon to have them on your face, chest and other areas of your body.
Spider veins may be hereditary or may result from a problem in the circulatory system. Most spider veins appear between the ages of 18 and 35. They typically develop on your legs, but it’s not uncommon to have them on your face, chest and other areas of your body. When you come to Vein Institute of Connecticut, our doctors will do a thorough screening to make sure you have no medical cause for these unsightly little veins.
Spider Veins are Unsightly, But Are They A Sign of A Deeper Vein Disease Problem?
Spider veins are usually just an annoyance — we’ve all seen those small, dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin that can appear as red, blue or even purple threads. But even though spider veins appear harmless, they can indicate that larger veins beneath the surface are not functioning properly.
In some cases, if left untreated, they will continue to multiply making it more difficult to eliminate them. Our free assessment includes a thorough screening to make sure you have no medical cause for these unsightly little veins.
As with varicose veins, spider veins cannot be prevented. There are, however, several measures you can take to minimize spider veins and also speed recovery after treatment. The answer can be as simple as exercise or a few sclerotherapy sessions to make your spider veins disappear.
A Free Consultation with One of Our Doctors Can Help
Our doctors will listen carefully to your concerns and use the latest technology to screen for the full spectrum of vein disorders. The consultation is free, so if you’re even a little concerned, you should make an appointment today! You need not live with spider veins any longer!
We use non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures performed in our office with local anesthesia.
How to minimize spider veins
As with varicose veins, spider veins cannot be prevented. There are, however, several measures you can take to minimize spider veins and also speed recovery after treatment.
- Wear compression stockings to support your lower legs and help minimize the development of unwanted blood vessels.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight puts stress on your circulation.
- Exercise regularly, especially with cardio-based workouts to promote healthy circulation.
- Wear low-heeled shoes. Gravity is the enemy of our vascular system. High heels put unneeded stress on your circulation.
Recommended treatment for spider veins
Foam sclerotherapy is the gold standard of treatment for spider veins in the legs. Depending on the size and number of veins, you may need one, two or more sessions to treat your spider veins.
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