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A group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin. Their wheel-and- spoke shape resembles a spider.
Here are many things that can appear on your legs that make them less attractive. Many of them are preventable and treatable. There are ways to get spider vein treatment to give your legs a younger look.
These unattractive blue ones are blood vessels that have dilated over time by pressure that is put on them. They are similar to varicose veins, but are smaller, and are usually located around the knee, but can be anywhere. It is very common and is believed that around eighty-four percent or people have them, mostly on their right legs. They do not typically cause any medical problems, but can be corrected if you do not want them anymore.
No one really knows why some people get it and others do not, but research has shown that they may be genetic. It is also believed that if you spend a lot of time on your feet, you are more prone to get them. If you have recurrent swelling, heavy, and tired legs, you may be a good candidate for spider vein treatment.
If you sometimes avoid showing your legs because you have spider veins — those small clusters of red, blue or purple veins that appear on the thighs, calves and ankles — you are not alone.
It is estimated that at least half of all women are bothered by this common cosmetic problem.
In some women, spider veins become noticeable in their early 20s. For others, the veins may not become obvious until they reach their 40s.
Men get spider veins, too. However, usually they are concealed by hair growth on the leg.
If you would like to eliminate your spider veins and improve your appearance, consulting a plastic surgeon may help.