Telangiectasias, also known as spider veins, are small dilated blood vessels that can occur near the surface of the skin. These dilated blood vessels can develop anywhere on the body (commonly on the face).
When they occur on the legs, they are often associated with underlying or “hidden varicose veins”. An assessment with our vein physician is recommended. The underlying varicose veins need to be treated before the spider vein can be attended to.
For spider veins on the legs, sclerotherapy is usually more effective than laser light treatment.
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