Vascular lesions – Spider Veins

Varicose and spider veins are blood vessels that become enlarged and visible due to weakened valves, which cause blood to pool rather than flow to the heart.

They can appear on the legs or face. They are painless and harmless, and normally patients wish to treat them for cosmetic reasons. Spider veins can be blue, purple, or red and may appear in the form of thin lines, webs, or branches.

Other symptoms include:

aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs
swollen feet and ankles
burning or throbbing in your legs
Muscle cramp in your legs, particularly at night
dry, itchy and thin skin over the affected vein

The symptoms are usually worse during warm weather or if you've been standing up for long periods of time. They may improve when you walk around or if you rest and raise your legs.

A number of things can increase your likelihood of developing varicose veins, including:

being female
having a close family member with varicose veins
older age
being overweight
having a job that involves long periods of standing
being pregnant
other conditions

How can you treat Vascular lesions and Spider Veins?

At Wharf Clinic we run a thorough consultation and offer a tailored approach treatment to each individual’s need. By combining breakthrough laser technologies your skin will achieve long term results.