These are tiny blood vessels (called capillaries) that are located just beneath the skin’s surface and are especially visible in those who have fair or ruddy complexions. Spider veins typically appear as pink to red lines and can occur on the face as well as the legs. They tend to persist and often worsen over time without treatment. There appears to be a hereditary cause for spider veins, since many patients have affected family members. Although these small, dilated capillaries are not painful or dangerous and do not require medical care, many people seek cosmetic treatment to remove them.

Spider Vein Facts

• Small, dilated capillaries
• Seen on the face and legs
• Persistent, often worsening with time
• Not painful or dangerous
• Cosmetic treatment available

SPIDER VEINS ON LEGS
Spider veins on the legs often present an unsightly problem, and may occur anywhere from the thighs down to the ankles. Often first noticed on after pregnancy, these veins can become more extensive and larger over time and appear as clusters of red or blue lines. Common locations for spider veins include the back and side of the thigh, the calf area just below the knee and the ankle. Both legs are usually affected.

Leg Spider Vein Facts

• Commonly seen on thighs, calves and ankles
• Often noticed after pregnancy
• Not painful or dangerous
• Easily treated by dermatologists for cosmetic removal

Treatment of spider veins located on the legs is called Sclerotherapy. At The Menkes Clinic, we treat these leg spider veins using Polidocanol, an FDA-approved solution that is injected into the tiny vessels on the legs and thighs.

What to Expect
Sclerotherapy treatments are performed monthly for an average of four sessions, each lasting less than thirty minutes. This traditional method of treating spider veins on the legs has been around for more than 100 years and Polidocanol is proven to be the safest and most effective sclerosing agent available. We recommend that our patients wear support stockings for 2 weeks after each session until all treatments are complete, in order to achieve optimal results. Patients enjoy the cosmetic results of this treatment for years, sometimes requiring touch-up injections as needed.

Benefits:

• Polidocanol is safe and effective
• Monthly treatment for an average of 4 sessions
• Performed by dermatologists
• Excellent and proven results