Spider Veins


Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

We Treat Thousands of Patients With Spider Veins a Year

What Are Spider Veins?

  • Very small veins in the skin that have enlarged and are visible
  • They are actually small varicose veins
  • Called spider veins because they may appear in a web like pattern or start at a central point and radiate out like the legs of a spider
  • Caused by the same thing that causes the larger varicose veins to enlarge, just on a smaller scale.  (Venous Reflux or Venous Blockage)

Problems Associated With Spider Veins

  • Can sting and can often times come up suddenly with a popping sensation. Many people refer to this as the veins breaking or bursting
  • Can literally burst and bleed. When this happens the blood usually pours out and can bleed excessively.  If this happens you need to lie down, put the leg as high in the air as possible and have someone hold pressure
  • Can also be the result of local injury to that area
  • Can be unsightly – If your legs don’t hurt (but just look bad) treatment is considered cosmetic and will not be covered by insurance
  • Can cause way more leg pain than would be expected. This usually is because there is a problem in the larger veins inside the leg. If you have any symptoms with your spider veins, it is best to have an ultrasound of your legs to look for underlying vein problems. This ultrasound has to be done standing(ultrasound done lying down will not detect reflux, the major cause of vein problems)

Treatment for Spider Veins

Spider Veins, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas
Spider Veins, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

When making an appointment with us for spider veins, we feel it is important to know if there is a larger underlying problem.

  • If your legs do not hurt and just look bad, an ultrasound is probably not needed. After a brief evaluation to make sure it is safe, sclerotherapy can be done at the initial visit
  • If your legs do have discomfort or other problems, we prefer to do an ultrasound at your first visit and decide on treatment plans after the ultrasound that same day
  • Our appointment schedulers will help you with this decision.
Spider Veins, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas
Spider Veins, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas
Spider Veins, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

Before and After Spider Vein Treatment

CHARLOTTE, NC

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Hours

Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm

Address

15825 Ballantyne Medical Place,
Ste. 240
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277

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GASTONIA, NC

Phone

Hours

Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm

Address

860 Summit Crossing Place,
Ste. 120
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054

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