Spider Veins

Non-invasive laser therapy and precision sclerotherapy to safely clear red and purple spider veins.

Clinical Perspective

Concerns are simply starting points for conversation. This page is designed to inform, not to diagnose. Every individual presentation is unique.

Doctor-Led Assessment Always
Understanding

Understanding Spider Veins & How to Clear Them.

Spider veins (telangiectasias) are tiny, dilated blood vessels that sit right beneath the surface of your skin. They look like thin, web-like red, blue, or purple threads, most commonly appearing on the sides of the nose, cheeks, thighs, and lower legs.

Unlike large bulging varicose veins, spider veins are primarily a cosmetic concern caused by vessel wall weakness, prolonged standing, sun exposure, or hormonal shifts. At 22 Luna, we offer gold-standard treatments including gentle sclerotherapy micro-injections and vascular laser therapy to safely close and dissolve unwanted veins with no surgery or downtime.

Prevalence & Context

Affects over 50% of adult women and 40% of adult men by age 50.

Observation

Signs you may notice.

What people often experience when navigating this concern.

01Fine, branching red, blue, or purple thread-like veins across your cheeks or sides of your nose
02Web-like clusters of spider veins on your outer thighs, calves, or around your ankles
03Mild tired or aching sensations in your legs after standing on your feet all day
04Veins that become more prominent after warm showers or during hot weather
05Feeling hesitant to wear shorts, skirts, or go without makeup due to visible veins
Contributing Factors

Possible causes.

Concerns typically stem from a combination of internal and external factors.

01

Natural Family Genetics

Inherited weakness in tiny vessel walls makes blood vessels prone to stretching and staying visible.

02

Prolonged Standing or Sitting

Jobs that require standing or sitting for long hours increase pressure in leg veins.

03

Hormonal Changes

Estrogen and progesterone relax the walls of blood vessels during pregnancy or hormonal therapy.

04

Sun Exposure & Skin Thinning

UV rays damage the collagen supporting facial capillaries, allowing them to dilate permanently.

Professional Guidance

When should you seek advice?

Consultation is not about emergency; it is about replacing guesswork with an unhurried medical perspective.

When spider veins become visibly noticeable on your face, nose, chest, or legs
When leg veins cause mild aching, burning, or a heavy feeling at the end of the day
To have a doctor confirm that veins are superficial and not part of deeper circulation issues
For a safe, non-surgical treatment that clears veins cleanly with no cutting or scarring
Solution Pathways

Possible treatment options.

These procedures represent clinical pathways often recommended for this concern. During your consultation, we evaluate which single option or combined protocol is most appropriate for your skin biology.

Sclerotherapy

A tiny micro-injection of a medical solution directly into the vein causes it to gently close, seal, and naturally dissolve away.

Q Switched / Vascular Nd:YAG Laser

Targeted laser light seals tiny facial capillaries through the skin without any needles or skin punctures.

Daily Habits

Prevention & daily care.

Simple, effective habits that support barrier resilience and maintain clinical progress.

01

Wear light compression stockings during long flights or if your job requires standing all day

02

Take regular short walks to activate your calf muscles and keep blood flowing smoothly

03

Apply daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+ to your face to protect delicate facial capillaries from sun damage

04

Elevate your legs on a pillow for 15 minutes at the end of long days to reduce pressure

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, transparent answers regarding spider veins.

Are treated spider veins permanently gone?

Yes! Once a vein is closed through sclerotherapy or laser treatment, it is permanently dissolved and reabsorbed by your body. If underlying genetic factors persist, new veins can occasionally appear in other areas over the years.

What is the difference between sclerotherapy and laser vein treatment?

Is there any recovery time after sclerotherapy?

Begin With Understanding

Clear unwanted spider veins safely.

Schedule your vascular evaluation and vein removal appointment at 22 Luna.

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