Spider Vein Treatment
Personal & private consultations & skin analysis are available on a complimentary basis.
Varicose and spider veins can occur in men or women of any age, but most frequently affect women in the childbearing years and older people.
Small spider veins can appear on the skin's surface. These may look like short, fine lines, starburst clusters, or a web-like maze. They are typically not palpable. Spider veins are most common in the thighs, ankles, and feet. They may also appear on the face. The medical term for them spider veins is telangiectasias.
A family history of spider veins and older age increase one's tendency to develop spider veins. Other risk factors include:
• sedentary lifestyle
• prolonged standing
• pregnancy
• weight gain
What causes spider veins?
The causes of spider veins are not entirely understood. In some instances, the absence or weakness of valves in the veins may cause the poor venous circulation (blood flow in the veins) and lead to varicose veins.
Valves inside veins normally act to ensure that blood in the veins does not go the wrong direction (or backwards) away from the large (deep) veins and the heart. They are mainly located in the perforating and some deep veins.
In other cases, weaknesses in the vein walls may cause the pooling of the blood. The walls of the blood vessels can become weaker and less competent than normal, causing the volume of blood in the veins to increase, leading to varicose veins.
Recommended Treatment
• Laser / light therapy
For how it works and expected results, please refer to Skin Rejuvenation