The Skin and Cancer Center of New York
The Corinthian Building
345 East 37th Street
Suite 317
New York, NY 10016

The American Skin and Cancer Center
25 First Avenue
Suite 113
Atlantic Highlands, NJ   07716

West Coast Skin and Cancer Medical Center
7055 North Fresno Street
Suite 310
Fresno, CA 93720

Spider Veins (Vericose Veins) Treatment

 

One of the most common side effects of sun-damaged skin are the tiny, burst capillaries that crop up on and around the nose. These spider veins are harmless, but visible enough to bother many women who have them. The good news: You can have them removed in one or two laser treatments in Board Certified Dermatologist, Babar K Rao's office. The procedure only takes a few minutes and can be easily squeezed into a lunch hour.

In the course of a treatment Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD will apply the laser directly to the capillary, which destroys the lining of the tiny vein. Your body will absorb what's left, and the capillary disappears from the surface of your skin. For the most part the procedure doesn't hurt. You will see results immediately.

What are spider veins?

Spider veins are those small, unsightly red, purple or blue blood vessels found along the surface of the legs, thighs and ankles. These veins are actually tiny and unsightly varicose veins which do not perform any circulatory function. These veins can be removed with both appearance and blood circulation benefit.

What are the causes of spider veins?

Most spider veins are caused by genetic weaknesses in the walls of small blood vessels. Women generally suffer from spider veins more often than do men because of estrogen effects on the blood vessels. They frequently become more prominent during pregnancy or while taking birth control pills. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing, sun damage, direct injuries and some skin diseases can also lead to the development of spider veins.

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If you have any questions about vericose veins (spider veins), or any questions about our dermatology or dermatopathology procedures please feel free to contact Board Certified Dermatologist, Board Certified Dermatopathologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD at his Manhattan, New York, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, or Fresno, California offices.

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