Spider Veins
Telangiectasia
Spider veins are small, visible, net-like veins. They are often mistakenly spelled "besenreißer" (spider veins). However, the term is not derived from the verb "to tear" (to tear), but from the noun "Reisigästchen" (reedy branches), which bear a physical resemblance to the structure of small veins.
Spider veins occur primarily on the legs and are almost always a sign of genetic predisposition. Due to a lack of elasticity in the finer capillaries, the veins dilate and become visible as red, twisted vascular structures. Although they are not a disease in the medical sense, they pose a significant cosmetic problem for many people.
Laser removal is particularly promising for very small spider veins. These annoying veins can be removed without scarring. If more than one session is necessary, a follow-up treatment can be scheduled after 4-6 weeks. The best time for treatment is winter, from October to March.