Q: I’ve noticed some red, squiggly blood vessels just under the skin of my cheeks and around my nose. What are they, exactly? And is it possible to get rid of them? A: Those tiny blood vessels that ...

People often think that spider veins—blood vessels that you can see through the surface of the skin—only occur on the backs of kneecaps and on the legs. In reality, they can appear on your face, too. ...

Researchers have concluded that the 940nm wavelength laser is superior for treating facial spider veins as compared to the 532nm wavelength laser. The findings are the first time these lasers were ...

Spider veins on your legs, face, and feet can cause embarrassment and make you hesitate to show off your skin. These veins are very small pink or purple vessels that look like webs or strings just ...

No one’s skin is perfect, and nearly everyone deals with things like discoloration, scars, and spider veins at some point. But if developing spider veins isn’t on your to-do list, it’s understandable ...

If there's one thing that can really cramp a woman's style, it's spider veins. And while these spindly little blue and red lines are mostly genetic (thanks, mom!) and usually surface on the legs, they ...

Many people get spider veins, especially as one ages, but the truth is they can happen at any age. An estimated 30% to 60% of adults have varicose veins or spider veins (a smaller, usually less ...

Thread veins, more commonly known as spider veins, can become visible on the face and body as we get older and skin loses elasticity. What causes thread veins is a backup of blood, and while they may ...

It is estimated that between 20% and 25% of women, and 10% to 15% of men suffer from varicose and spider veins worldwide. This translates to tens of millions of people in the United States alone.