Spider veins are small, thread-like red, blue, or purple veins that appear just under the skin's surface.
They are usually cosmetic but can sometimes signal underlying venous insufficiency, which is why providers often check the deeper veins first. Sclerotherapy, the most common treatment, injects a solution that irritates and collapses the vein so the body reabsorbs it. Laser therapy is an alternative for very fine vessels or patients who prefer no needles.
A sclerosant solution is injected into the vein with a fine needle, causing it to close and fade over several weeks.
Surface laser energy targets and closes tiny veins without needles; often used for facial veins or very fine vessels.
Pairs laser for the smallest vessels with sclerotherapy for slightly larger feeders for a more complete result.
A foamed sclerosant covers more surface area, useful for slightly larger or clustered spider veins.
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