Spider veins and reticular veins are small, web-like, blood vessels that are easily visible on the surface of your skin. They can be red, blue, or purple and are commonly associated with varicose veins. Spider veins range in diameter from 0.1 to 1 mm. Reticular veins are dilated bluish sub-dermal veins measuring between 1 and 3 mm in diameter. When veins are more than 3mm in diameter, they are referred to as varicose veins. Varicose veins, although still visible through the skin, are usually larger, raised blood vessels that are swollen.
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Although spider and reticular veins can be viewed as a cosmetic problem, they are often a result of underlying venous reflux in the larger veins, which is a medical condition. When reflux develops in the larger veins and results in the veins becoming bigger, the pressure is often transmitted to the nearby smaller veins under the skin and these manifest as spider veins and reticular veins. Therefore, it can be beneficial to check for reflux in the larger veins which may be the underlying cause for a patient's spider veins. A non-invasive ultrasound examination is the gold-standard for diagnosing the site and severity of venous reflux in the veins of the leg.
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This treatment is a quick, minimally invasive procedure which involves the locating of the veins and injecting of a solution which collapses the spider/reticular vein. Afterwards, the vein is reabsorbed and disappears. Sclerotherapy is relatively painless with little or no downtime.
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LaserSpider Veins can also be treated with laser at Taylor Vein Solutions & Laser Aesthetics! Our laser treatment has little to no downtime and provides great results, much like our other treatment options.
Learn more about our other laser services: Check out these amazing laser spider vein removal results!
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