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Spider veins are minuscule, cracked veins under your skin. These bluish, reddish, or purple vessels occur on the legs or face. Although spider veins affect capillaries, they’re not harmful or painful. The name comes from spider webs. Spider veins are most common in pregnant women and people aged over 30. These unsightly conditions are more common among women over 60 years.

Why Do They Form?

Spider veins occur when the blood pressure in the veins, especially capillaries, increases. Logically, blood moves to the heart via one-way vein valves. Damage or weakening of the valves leads to blood pooling in your veins. This disturbance of normal blood flow can cause enlargement of the veins.

Spider veins may develop when you stand or sit for an extended period. Standing straight or sitting for an extended period makes blood pool in your leg veins. That ultimately increases vein pressure. The increased pressure can weaken the vein walls and cause damage to the valves.

Genetics and gender are the core risk factors. Being a woman doubles your chances of getting spider veins. If you’re from a family with a history of spider veins, you have a 90% higher risk of getting them. You’re also likely to suffer from spider veins if you’re overweight or older than 60. Pregnant women who sit for extended periods are also likely to get spider veins.

Are Spider Veins a Health Issue?
Spider veins aren’t a health threat. On their own, spider veins won’t cause any health problems even if they’re not treated. However, some people experience pain, muscle cramping, and swelling. They can also signify bigger vein problems such as venous conditions and thrombosis. In some cases, problems in some veins could signify bigger underlying pain issues.

Consider Vascular Treatment

Active Crystal is the top-leading medspa in Toronto. We have the best-in-the-market non-invasive mesotherapy and body contouring equipment. In treating spider veins, we stimulate collagen production. That helps thicken the affected skin and conceal the damaged capillaries. We also break the clogged blood layer to re-open the affected capillaries. Contact us today for quality and safe spider veins treatment.