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Spider Vein Treatment

Our spider vein and vein disease experts are trained in the very latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure our patients receive the best possible care with minimal downtime.  

If you suffer from spider veins and are unhappy with the way your legs look, contact us to learn more about the vein treatment options. 

What are Spider Veins?

Spider veins are tiny dilated blood vessels visible on the skin. They are called spider veins, because they frequently resemble spider webs in their appearance. They range in color from blue to red, tend to pop up around the ankles, and may also be found on the legs, face, and hands.

Spider veins are a result of increased blood pressure in the venous system, which is usually a low pressure system. As the pressure increases in the venous system, the pressure causes veins to dilate, then increase in size. There are valves throughout the veins in the legs that keep the blood flow moving against gravity, towards the heart. As we age, our elastic tissue becomes less elastic, and the increased forces of pressure on the valves overwhelm them, and they become incompetent. When the valves fail, this causes a further increase in pressure and blood pooling in the legs which becomes a vicious cycle of increased pressure and further venous distention.