What Are Spider Veins?

Unlike varicose veins, which are large enough to push the surface skin upwards, spider veins don’t do that. They are tiny veins that are close to the surface of the skin that look like a spider’s web. Rather than a single raised varicose vein, spider veins usually show up in clusters where blood is being dispersed more widely. They usually aren’t painful, but they won’t go away on their own.

What Causes Spider Veins?

If you decide to not treat your spider veins, they will not go away on their own. Some spider veins may get worse over the years and some
may never change in appearance. The only way to get rid of spider
veins is to have them treated. At Southwest, we treat the majority of

spider veins with sclerotherapy, which is a small injection of a
medical detergent to remove the vein.

Are Spider Veins Painful?

Because they are so small, spider veins usually aren’t painful. They don’t cause swelling like varicose veins. Most people have no symptoms of spider veins other than their ugly appearance on the legs.

What Happens to Untreated Spider Veins?

If you decide to not treat your spider veins, they will not go away on their own. Some spider veins may get worse over the years and some may never change in appearance. The only way to get rid of spider veins is to have them treated. At Southwest, we treat the majority of spider veins with sclerotherapy, which is a small injection of a medical detergent to remove the vein.

How Are Spider Veins Removed?

At Southwest Vein & Leg Center, we use Sclerotherapy for spider vein treatment to remove spider veins.

Is There Anything I Can Do on My Own to Prevent Future Spider Veins from Developing?

Spider veins are one of those unfortunate aspects of aging, and they can occur in anyone. The key to minimizing spider vein development is to keep the blood pumping through your legs and to not be too sedentary.

These steps can help you stop spider veins from forming:

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