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 they are described as looking 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 caused by unhealthy valves in the feeder veins that allow blood to flow backwards instead of upwards, towards the heart. Some of this backed-up blood can lead to non-functioning “dead-end” veins that appear as spider veins under the surface of the skin. Origin Many of us will eventually encounter problems with vein health, which 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.

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

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.