Spider veins are smaller in size and can also twist. They are red or bluish in colour and often develop in the face and legs.

Both types of vein tend to affect women more than men and they can increase in frequency as the individual ages.

Many patients suffering from varicose and spider veins can be subject to varying levels of pain, often described as an aching or cramping in the legs. Tiredness, burning, tingling, restlessness, throbbing, or heaviness in the legs is also experienced. Usually, the pain is relieved by elevating the legs or by wearing supporting clothing.

In women, the symptoms can be aggravated by pregnancy or during certain parts of the menstrual cycle. The person suffering from varicose veins may also develop ulcers or large sores in the affected area as well as inflammation. In some cases, people with the condition can develop a painful blood clot with inflammation of the vein, this is known as thrombophlebitis.

Varicose and spider veins aren’t simply cosmetic problems and they can pose a serious threat to a person’s overall health. In receiving treatment, these problems can be effectively removed and the benefits of doing so extend to both cosmetic and personal health.

At Ashbury Cosmetics we offer the best in vein removal treatments for our patients. The treatment options here are non surgical and you don’t have to put up with long hospital stays, coupled with painful surgical procedures. Sclerotherapy and laser treatment are two methods used for treating varicose and spider veins at Ashbury Cosmetics.

If you have any more questions to ask us about varicose and spider veins please contact us.