Varicose Veins & Superficial Venous Reflux

Your legs are made up of a network of veins. A healthy vein contains valves which open and close to assist the return of blood to the heart.

Varicose veins are caused by damaged or diseased valves which result in backward flow of blood in your legs, a condition known as venous reflux. This can cause blood to pool in your legs and lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling and varicose veins.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller, are often red or blue in color, and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like a tree branch or spider web with their short jagged lines. Spider veins can be found on both the legs and the face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.

Treatments

Scottsdale Vein Center offers a variety of both cosmetic and corrective treatment options. Click here to learn more about the various methods of treatment.

More Information

For more information about vein disease, visit the American College of Phlebology.