Microfoam Sclerotherapy
According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, around 40% of women have unsightly veins, including spider veins. It is unknown what exactly causes spider veins, although aging, hormonal changes, heredity, trauma, pregnancy, and sun damage are recognized as primary contributing factors. The number of women with this condition is slightly higher than of men.
Spider veins smaller than varicose veins, and are twisty and elongated. Although these are often cosmetic issues, spider veins can also be indications of a more serious health problem.
Spider veins are red, blue, or purple vessels that appear as thin web-like lines on the surface of the skin, particularly on the face and legs. Sometimes they surround abnormally dilated blood vessels called “varicose veins”.
It is important to understand the difference between spider veins and varicose veins in order to identify the best treatment for you.
Spider veins are varicose veins are two different forms of venous insufficiency.
Spider veins are smaller and thinner visible vessels that may be slightly raised or flat. Often, they appear red, blue, o
