Cleveland area patients enjoy safe and easy removal of spider veins with VEINGOGH technology
What are spider veins? Veins carry blood back to the heart after the blood delivers nutrients and oxygen throughout the body through the arteries. Blood traveling through the veins is being pushed against gravity. Valves in the veins stop the backward flow. If the valves weaken, the blood can pool back into the veins, creating a blue or red web-like appearance, known as spider veins. Spider veins, medically termed telangiectasias, are caused by a buildup of blood, or they may result from certain risk factors, such as: Sun overexposure Inactivity or prolonged standing, sitting, or crossing legs Hormonal fluctuations from … Continue reading