Mitchell J. Mandel, MD, FAAD
Dermatologist, founder · All offices
Broken capillaries and spider veins
Medically reviewed by Mitchell J. Mandel, M.D., F.A.A.D., Board-Certified Dermatologist. Last reviewed .
Broken capillaries, also called telangiectasias, are small visible blood vessels, often on the nose, cheeks and chin. Spider veins are small red, purple or blue veins on the legs that can look like branches or webs.
They are common and usually harmless. Sun damage, rosacea, genetics, pregnancy, hormones and standing for long periods can all play a role.
How we treat them
- Laser and light treatments such as excel V+, DermaV and IPL for facial vessels
- Sclerotherapy for spider veins on the legs
- Treating the cause, such as rosacea
- Sun protection to help limit sun-related damage
Where it is offered
Offered at all of our offices.
Q&A
Will they come back?
Treated vessels can recur, but new ones can form over time. Some people come back for touch-ups.
Are leg veins a medical problem?
Spider veins are usually cosmetic. Large, bulging or painful veins, or leg swelling, may need a vein specialist, and we can refer you.
Who you can see
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Leah Aminov, PA-C
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Karen Chen, PA-C
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Paige Yurick, PA-C
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Jennifer Telgener, FNP-BC
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