Spider Veins & Vascular Lesions
Varicose veins are enlarged superficial veins in the legs. They are caused by loss of elasticity in the veins, which causes them to stretch, widen and lengthen. When the veins widen, it causes the valves to separate, resulting in blood pooling in the stretched out blood vessel. The lengthening of the vein gives it a snakelike bulging appearance.
Spider veins are enlarged or broken capillaries. They are smaller in size and appear blue and purple in colour. Spider veins can be caused or worsened by taking vasodilators, drugs or substances that cause the blood vessels to dilate.
Symptoms
- Cramping pains in the legs
- Tiredness
- Restlessness
- Burning, throbbing or tingling sensation in the legs
- Heaviness in the legs
- For women, symptoms may worsen during their menstrual cycle or during pregnancy
- Swelling, ulcers or darkening on the skin
We offer laser treatments for spider veins and vascular lesions.
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