Spider veins are small veins in the skin

John Philip Di Saia, MD answers: What is a spider vein?

What is a spider vein?


John P. Di Saia, MD
9 months ago
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello,

Spider veins are small veins in the skin. They usually show through the skin when they are very close to the surface and in thin pale skinned people. They can be treated with injections or lasers/light treatments.

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