Spider Veins
Spider veins are common, it is estimated that one third of women experience some form of spider veins. Also known as telangiectasias or sunburst varicosities, they are red, blue or purple veins that lie in or immediately below the skin surface and are commonly found on the thighs, calves and ankles. However, they may be seen in other locations like the face and breast.
Spider veins usually appear as one of three patterns or shapes...
- Spider shape with veins radiating out from a central point.
- Tree or Branch-like structure usually seen on the thighs.
- Thin separate lines typically seen on the inner knees.
Contributing Factors for Spider Veins
- Heredity. Most people with spider veins have a close relative with spider veins.
- Gender. Women are more likely than men to suffer from spider veins.
- Pregnancy. Women often develop spider veins with pregnancy.
- Activity or occupation. People who spend their day sitting or standing are predisposed to spider veins.
- Other contributing factors include aging, obesity, and injury.
Treatment of Spider Veins
We offer sclerotherapy the most effective treatments for leg spider veins. Worldwide sclerotherapy is the 'gold-standard' treatment for spider veins on the legs. For facial spider veins Dr. Harper offers surface laser treatments.
If you are looking for an vein specialists in the Macon area, Dr. Harper and staff have treated thousands of patients suffering from spider veins for since 1997. The treatment of spider veins is considered a cosmetic by insurance plans and these treatments are offered in the cosmetic side of our practice. SpaMedical, a division of Vein Specialists of the South, LLC is conveniently located within the VSS, LLC office.
What's next?
If you like to know more about spider veins, schedule a consultation today and discover which treatment is right for you. Click here or call 478 743 2472.