Leg Veins

About Leg Veins

Spider veins are small, damaged veins that appear on the surface of the skin, often on the legs and face. They are usually red, blue, or purple and resemble a spider web or tree branch. Spider veins develop when tiny, one-way valves inside the veins weaken, causing some blood to flow backward and accumulate in the vein. Extra blood in the vein puts pressure on the walls of the vein, causing them to weaken and bulge. Laser treatment is an effective method for treating spider veins and other leg veins that are less than 1-2 millimeters in diameter.

Laser light can destroy the vein without damaging the skin, and small spider veins may disappear immediately after treatment. Larger spider veins and varicose veins will darken, and you'll likely see them for 1 to 3 months before they disappear. To get complete clearing, you may need 3 or more treatments. Treatments are usually performed 8-12 weeks apart.