Remove spider veins

Spider veins are tiny, thin veins that vary in color and can be seen just below the surface of the skin. They are purple, blue, pink or red and typically resemble a spider’s web and may feel flat or slightly raised.

Similar to varicose veins, spider veins on the face, hands and limbs can be accompanied by pain. At our vein center, we can help you with the treatment of spider veins in Berlin.

They are so called because they remind us of cobwebs. Sometimes the descriptions also say that they look like marble.

Location
They usually appear in the legs, sometimes also in the chest, face or hands.

Causes
Spider veins in the legs, hands and face are causedby unhealthy valves in the feeder veins that allow blood to flow backwards instead of upwards, towards the heart. Some of this accumulated blood can lead to non-functioning “dead-end” veins, which appear as spider veins under the surface of the skin.

Origin
Many of us will at some point encounter problems with vein health that are usually hereditary. If your parents or grandparents had spider veins, you are more likely to develop them too. Pregnancy or a job that requires prolonged standing can exacerbate the condition or increase the risk. We are therefore happy to provide you with information on treatment.

There are a number of factors that put people at a higher risk of developing spider veins.

Obesity
Extra weight puts additional pressure on the veins.

Age
Although spider veins do not only occur in older people, the disease progresses over time. This is because venous valves are subject to greater wear and tear over time. This impedes blood flow and can lead to blood pooling.

Pregnancy
To support a baby during pregnancy, the blood volume almost doubles, which leads to dilated veins and possibly spider veins.

Genetics
The likelihood of developing spider veins increases if other family members suffer from them.

Sedentary lifestyle
Prolonged sitting or standing restricts blood circulation and can lead to blood pooling.

Gender
Due to the hormonal changes that women often experience during pregnancy and the menopause, spider veins are more common in women.

Some risk factors for spider veins cannot be avoided. However, you can prevent this with the following tips:

Exercise
Exercise promotes healthy blood circulation. Even something as simple as walking can improve vein health.

A balanced diet
A high-fiber diet low in salt, processed foods and sugar can improve vein health.

Change position
Avoid sitting, standing or sitting for too long. Change position frequently or take a short walk.

Raise your legs
Raising your legs above your heart supports blood circulation in the veins by relieving pressure and stress.

Compression stockings
Compression stockings can support blood flow and reduce pressure in the veins. They are particularly useful for activities that require standing or sitting for long periods.

Some of our patients seek treatment for cosmetic improvement, others want to relieve their pain. The good news is that spider veins and their underlying cause can be treated well at the VenaZiel Vein Center in Berlin.

Spider vein treatments are carried out in the practice. Each visit to the practice takes less than an hour. For the treatment of spider veins, the microfoam treatment, in which a trained provider injects a special solution into the vein, closing it. After sealing these veins, the blood is redirected into veins with correctly functioning valves.