What treatment options do I have for spider veins on my thigh and under & above my bra line? (Photo)

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I've had a cluster of spider veins on one of my thighs since the age of 10. I learned to accept it, it looks like a bruise. I've found an increasing amount of spider veins on the sides of my rib cage just under my bra line. What are the causes a spider veins in these areas? Is it Common to have spider veins on your legs as a child? I'm in my early 30s now that I'm finding them under & above my bra line. Is there a particular cause something I can do to prevent them?

Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD · Answer

Genetics and hormones (i.e. estrogen and progesterone) play a part in spider vein development.  The gold standard of therapy is sclerotherapy.  It will likely require a series of treatments but make sure to consult a qualified physician and you can easily get these veins treated.  Good luck.Best, Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD

Bradley Bengtson, MD, FACS · Answer

By far and away the best treatment I have used is our new Nordlys Ellipse Hybrid Laser System.  It uses 85% less energy and hurts less, is more specific to vessels and especially the YAG component is the treatment of choice for these.All my BestDr Bengtson

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi J2. For the type of veins you have, it appears that lasers would be the best option.  We also offer sclerotherapy injections, but for very fine, surface oriented veins, lasers work well.  To see examples of laser and sclerotherapy vein treatments, click on the link below.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Topical lasers or sclerotherapy can be used for the spider and reticular veins that you show in the picture.Dr H Karamanoukian

John Landi, MD · Answer

Spider veins can occur almost anywhere but they are certainly most common on the legs.  Genetics, age, hormones, sun exposure and trauma all play a role.  The gold standard for spider veins is sclerotherapy but very small veins can also be treated with laser or fine needle radio frequency current.

What treatment options do I have for spider veins on my thigh and under & above my bra line? (Photo)

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