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Spider veins, or telangiectasias,
are abnormally dilated tiny
purple and red blood vessels
found most commonly on the
thighs or lower legs of women
and men. Spider veins are usually
hereditary and can form anywhere
on the leg, from the top of the
thigh to the ankle. Varicose
veins are larger and can appear
raised with a bluish color and
can also become quite painful.
Occasionally, telangiectasias
even appear on the face. Facial
telangiectasias are associated
with age, sun exposure and may
be associated with a number of
diseases or alcohol use.
There are multiple laser
treatments for spider leg veins and telangiectasias. Our center has
two lasers available every day
that is FDA approved (the
Alexandrite laser 755nm and the
long pulse YAG laser 1064). This
allows for treatment of spider
veins, small varicose veins, red
and blue veins, body and facial
telangiectasias.
The main
advantages of Laser treatments
for spider and leg veins are:
• safe and effective,
• non invasive,
• no downtime,
• Could be combined with other
therapies if indicated.
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