People often think that spider veins—blood vessels that you can see through the surface of the skin—only occur on the backs of kneecaps and on the legs. In reality, they can appear on your face, too. ...

Q: I’ve noticed some red, squiggly blood vessels just under the skin of my cheeks and around my nose. What are they, exactly? And is it possible to get rid of them? A: Those tiny blood vessels that ...

Spider veins are unsightly and can be uncomfortable, but they are rarely a sign of a more serious condition. So how do you know whether to ask your doctor about treatment? "From a health standpoint, ...

Researchers have concluded that the 940nm wavelength laser is superior for treating facial spider veins as compared to the 532nm wavelength laser. The findings are the first time these lasers were ...

More than 80 million Americans suffer from some form of superficial venous disease, such as varicose and spider veins. Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are now offering these patients a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q:Is there anything that can be done for spider veins? — Dolores, Highland Park, Ill. A: Spider veins can make your legs and even your face look like you’ve ...

CHICAGO (CBS) - Say good-bye to spider veins! A newly approved treatment is helping patients show off their legs again. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist shows us how it works. Linda Schwartz is embarrassed by ...

Superficial leg veins, sometimes called "spider veins" occur when tiny veins congregate below the surface of the skin, causing red, blue or purple discolorations. Spider veins get their name from the ...

Dr.Vein has adopted minimally invasive techniques, including Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA), with the aim of improving treatment effectiveness while reducing recovery time.

Spider veins are most common on the ankles and lower legs. While they are not dangerous, treatments are available to help reduce or remove them. Share on Pinterest Spider (or varicose) veins happen ...