Spider Veins

Spider veins (telangiectasias) are damaged, visible blood vessels just beneath your skin’s surface. They typically look red, blue or purple. They may appear in clusters that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Spider veins can form anywhere, but they usually develop in your legs or face. Although smaller than varicose veins, they are no less deserving of treatment.

Spider veins can be an early sign of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This is a vein disease that can affect your quality of life and lead to complications. At the Israel Vein Clinic, our doctors will perform a physical exam and check to see if you have risk factors for CVI.

Minimally invasive treatment for spider veins is performed by sclerotherapy or the injections of a chemical solution into the veins and is very successfully in getting rid of them.

If you have spider / thread veins anywhere on your body, the first step on your treatment journey is to talk to one of our vascular specialists at the Israel Vein Clinic. Our specialists will assess your spider veins and give you the best advice for next steps.