Small clusters of red, blue, or purple veins visible through the skin are spider veins. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute treats spider veins with sclerotherapy and other minimally invasive techniques that reduce or clear these vessels without surgery.
Our vascular specialists determine whether spider veins are cosmetic or connected to deeper venous insufficiency, then recommend the most direct treatment path.
Spider veins appear as thin, branching lines on the surface of the legs, ankles, or face. The vessels measure less than 1 millimeter in diameter and often form web-like or starburst patterns.
Some patients experience itching, burning, or a dull ache around spider vein clusters. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute evaluates whether these symptoms indicate underlying venous reflux.
Spider veins rarely pose a medical threat on their own. Many patients at Soris Pain & Vascular seek treatment because the veins affect confidence in their appearance.
A family history of vein disease is the strongest predictor of spider veins. Hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause, and oral contraceptive use increase vein dilation. Women develop spider veins at roughly twice the rate of men.
Prolonged standing, sun exposure, and obesity place additional stress on superficial veins. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute sees these patterns frequently among patients at our outpatient centers.
Sclerotherapy injects a solution directly into the spider vein that irritates the vessel lining and causes it to collapse. The body absorbs the closed vein over several weeks. Soris Pain & Vascular performs sclerotherapy in our clinics without anesthesia.
Non-Surgical Vein Treatments include compression therapy and surface laser options for patients who prefer alternatives to injection-based treatment. Soris Pain & Vascular tailors the approach to vein size and location.
Medical-grade compression stockings improve venous return and slow the progression of new spider veins. The Soris Pain & Vascular team prescribes compression as a standalone measure or alongside sclerotherapy.
Related Venous Conditions
Spider veins share underlying venous pathology with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and superficial venous disease. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute screens for these conditions when spider veins suggest deeper reflux.
FAQ
Spider veins are usually harmless. In some cases they signal underlying chronic venous insufficiency. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute uses ultrasound to rule out deeper vein problems.
Most patients require two to four sclerotherapy sessions spaced several weeks apart. Soris Pain & Vascular develops a treatment timeline based on the number and density of affected veins.
Insurance typically covers spider vein treatment when symptoms and ultrasound findings document medical necessity. Cosmetic-only cases may not be covered. The Soris Pain & Vascular team checks eligibility before treatment.
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