Spider Veins
Clear Unsightly Veins and Regain Smooth, Even-Toned Skin
What are Spider Veins?
Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are small, dilated blood vessels visible just beneath the surface of the skin. They often appear red, blue, or purple and resemble a web-like or branching pattern. Commonly seen on the legs, face, or thighs, they are typically harmless but may cause cosmetic concern or mild discomfort in some individuals.
Spider veins — medically known as telangiectasias — appear when tiny blood vessels near the skin surface dilate and become permanently visible. They branch out in red, blue, or purple clusters, most often on the legs and face. The underlying cause is weakened one-way valves inside venules that allow blood to pool and stretch the vessel walls. Prolonged standing, high oestrogen levels, and sun damage to facial skin are the most common accelerators.
Treatment Options
Professional spider vein treatment at Claire Derma produces visible clearing that patients describe as life-changing in terms of clothing confidence. The veins themselves do not return once sealed, though new spider veins can form elsewhere over time if underlying risk factors persist.
Treatment Options for Spider Veins
Laser Treatments
Laser energy is absorbed by the blood inside spider veins, heating and collapsing them. The body then reabsorbs the treated vessels over a few weeks, and they fade from view.
Sclerotherapy & Surgical Options
For larger or more stubborn spider veins, sclerotherapy or minor surgical intervention can close them off permanently. The treatment is quick and the veins gradually disappear.
Vascular Assessment
Persistent or widespread spider veins sometimes point to an underlying vein issue. A thorough assessment rules out deeper venous problems before starting cosmetic treatment.
Who is at Risk?
Spider veins are more common in women, people with a family history, older adults, and individuals with occupations requiring prolonged standing. Hormonal changes and obesity also increase risk.
Occupations that involve prolonged standing — teaching, nursing, retail, and hairdressing — put constant hydrostatic pressure on leg veins and rank among the strongest lifestyle risk factors for spider veins. Pregnancy raises oestrogen and progesterone levels while increasing blood volume by nearly 50 percent, which dilates pelvic and leg veins. Obesity places additional pressure on the venous system, and a family history of venous insufficiency makes the valves more likely to weaken.
Treatment Flow
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Consultation
Visual evaluation and discussion of symptoms, risk factors, and cosmetic goals. Our dermatologist maps the spider vein pattern under direct light and transillumination, checks for feeder veins, and performs a handheld Doppler assessment of the leg if needed.
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Customized Treatment Selection
Sclerotherapy or laser is chosen depending on vein size, location, and skin type. The treatment area is cleaned and marked. For sclerotherapy, no anaesthesia is needed as the needle is extremely fine. For laser sessions, a cooling gel is applied and protective eyewear is provided.
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Procedure Sessions
Treatments are performed over 2–4 sessions with minimal discomfort and no downtime. During microsclerotherapy, each vein receives a small volume of sclerosant and blanches within seconds. A typical leg session covers 20 to 40 injection sites in 30 minutes. Laser treatment involves a series of short pulses with integrated skin cooling.
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Aftercare & Prevention
Sun protection, weight management, and compression wear help maintain results. A review appointment at four to six weeks assesses clearance and determines whether an additional session is needed. Compression stockings are recommended for the first 48 to 72 hours, and patients are advised to walk daily to promote circulation.
Results & Recovery
80–90% of treated veins fade significantly within 3–6 weeks.
Minimal discomfort and no downtime in most procedures.
Long-lasting cosmetic improvement when paired with lifestyle changes.
Got Questions?We've Got Answers
Find answers to the most common questions about our treatments, procedures, and recovery process. If you can't find what you're looking for, our support team is always here to help.
No, spider veins are usually harmless and cosmetic. However, they may signal deeper venous issues in some cases.
Most patients require 2–4 sessions spaced a few weeks apart for optimal clearance.
Treated veins don’t return, but new ones may form. Regular maintenance and preventive care are key.
Yes, walking immediately after the procedure is encouraged to improve circulation and healing.
Yes, advanced lasers designed for facial skin can safely target broken capillaries and spider veins.
Most patients at Claire Derma achieve satisfying clearance in two to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. The exact number depends on the density and distribution of the veins. Patients with a small cluster on one area may only need a single session, while those with widespread veins across both legs typically require three or four.
Sclerotherapy is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding because the sclerosant solution has not been studied for safety in these contexts. Many spider veins that appear during pregnancy also improve on their own within three to six months after delivery as hormone levels normalise and blood volume decreases.
Veins that have been successfully treated and sealed do not reopen. However, new spider veins can develop over time, especially if risk factors like prolonged standing, hormonal changes, or weight gain persist. At Claire Derma, we recommend annual check-ups so that any new veins are caught and treated while they are still small and easy to clear.
Spider veins are tiny vessels under three millimetres in diameter that sit close to the skin surface and appear as red, blue, or purple webs. Varicose veins are larger — typically three millimetres or more — bulge above the skin, and often cause aching, cramping, or swelling.
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At ClairéDerma, we believe that healthy, radiant skinis the foundation of confidence and well-being. Ledby Dr. Mohna Chauhan, our clinic offers personalized dermatological care tailored to each patient's unique needs. With over a decade ofexperience and more than 3000 successfully treated patients,