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Q: Can an injury cause spider veins to form?
Yes. A physical injury can cause bruising, which is,... [Read More]
Q: Do spider veins have a purpose?
No. They are not necessary to the functioning of your... [Read More]
Q: Can pregnant women undergo spider vein removal?
Pregnancy can cause spider veins to develop in susceptible... [Read More]

How to Choose A Doctor

Required: Experience Treating Spider Veins

  • Required: Experience Treating Spider Veins
  • Questions to Ask Before Treatment
  • Spider Veins is a difficult problem to treat. Successful treatment requires extensive knowledge and understanding of the skin. It's important to see a physician, preferably a dermatologist, whose core training involves the skin. Do not seek care from someone who is not medically trained or who does not have medical supervision. Receiving the wrong treatment can worsen your symptoms.

    Questions to Ask Before Treatment

    • Are you a board-certified physician?
    • Is there a board-certified physician of any kind in the office?
    • What's your medical speciality?
    • Do you have the ability to use lasers?
    • How much experience do you have at performing this treatment?
    • Are there alternative treatments which may be more effective for my skin?
    • Do you have any references?
    • May I see some "before" and "after" patient photos for the treatment you're recommending?

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