Thankfully no, spider veins typically are not a health concern. Patients mostly choose to remove spider veins for aesthetic reasons, though some people do have itching or aching sensations that accompany their spider veins.
Discover the Best Options for Spider Vein Treatment
Discover the Best Options for Spider Vein Treatment
Chances are if you have spider veins, you’re probably unhappy with the way they look, even if they don’t cause any physical discomfort.
While many people believe spider veins are unavoidable and untreatable, the vein specialists at Florida Lakes Vein Center provide effective treatment to eliminate unwanted veins. We can also assess for further signs of venous insufficiency or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
While many people believe spider veins are unavoidable and untreatable, the vein specialists at Florida Lakes Vein Center provide effective treatment to eliminate unwanted veins. We can also assess for further signs of venous insufficiency or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Chances are if you have spider veins, you’re probably unhappy with the way they look, even if they don’t cause any physical discomfort.
Chances are if you have spider veins, you’re probably unhappy with the way they look, even if they don’t cause any physical discomfort.
Discover A Broad Scope of Advanced Vein Treatments
Are you frustrated with unsightly and uncomfortable vein disorders? Our team provides cutting-edge treatments for vein disease. Visit Florida Lakes Vein Center—”It’s a No Veiner!”
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Effective treatment for deep vein thrombosis include anticoagulant therapy among other approaches.
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Venous Ulcers
We provide effective wound care services for venous ulcers that struggle to heal.
Learn moreDeveloping Your Spider Vein Treatment Plan
Every patient who visits Florida Lakes Vein Center goes through a vein screening followed by a consultation to determine the best approach to treating their spider veins.
What Causes Spider Veins?
Inactivity & Posture
Staying inactive due to prolonged sitting and crossing your legs are two of the top risk factors for developing spider veins on your legs.
Hormone Changes
Hormone fluctuations can also increase the risk of spider veins for women. Estrogen makes veins dilate, which pulls at valves and weakens them. The extra pressure from being overweight may also weaken the valves, as well as age-related changes.
Additional Risk Factors
Certain factors can increase your likelihood of developing spider veins. These include:
- Aging
- Being Overweight
- History of Blood Clots
- Smoking
Spider Vein FAQs
When it comes to treating spider veins, our specialists have found great success using sclerotherapy and noninvasive laser treatments to eliminate spider veins without lengthy downtime or healing.
Spider veins can be a symptom of circulation problems or venous disease. That’s why it’s important to have your veins assessed by a medical professional, so we can identify the cause of the spider vein and treat it appropriately.
About Florida Lakes Vein Center
Florida Lakes Vein Center leads the way in spider vein treatment in Venice. Experienced vein specialists Gregg Shore, MD, Francesca Mertan, Pa-C, and TC Lackey II, DO, lead a team of compassionate professionals who take the time to listen to patients and obtain a comprehensive medical history before recommending any vein treatment.
Our expert medical team has helped more than 1,000 patients across the region with their spider veins and other vein disease.
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