Spider Vein Removal

What are spider veins?

A spider vein, or telangiectasias, are small, thin, blood vessels visible beneath the skin. Spider veins appear most commonly on the face and legs and may look like a series of lines, tree branches, or a spider – or web – like shape with a dark center. It is estimated that they affect nearly half of adult women in the U.S.

What are the causes and risks of spider veins?

Spider veins develop from a backflow of blood in the veins. This condition, which results from damaged valves in the veins, is called “venous reflux.” As blood collects in these veins, their walls distend. This increases the size of the veins, and makes them visible under the surface of the skin. Risk factors for developing a spider vein include the following:

• Increasing age
• Hormonal changes
• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Lack of exercise
• Sun exposure

Having a family history of spider veins is also a risk factor for developing them.

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Dr. Goldman is a rare gem. He does not have a ”timer’ on when he examines you nor when he explains his findings. He is a top draw professional, conscientious, with the eyes of a hawk. Dr. Goldman is not an alarmist…just a great, kind, patient professional. I give him the highest recommendations possible. -Harold A.

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Spider Veins

Spider veins, which are diagnosed through a physical examination of the patient, an analysis of symptoms and, sometimes, diagnostic ultrasound, can be treated in a number of ways, all of which are minimally invasive.

Our doctors utilize the latest technology to treat spider veins without surgery or other procedures that require an extended hospital stay and long recovery. Laser ablation takes only 20 minutes in one to two sessions. The procedure is painless and does not require anesthesia. The laser aims carefully controlled pulses of narrow-wavelength light at the damaged veins. The veins absorb the light and heat up, then collapse and close. They are then gradually re-absorbed by the body. Normal activities can be resumed immediately.