Facial spider veins are the colloquial term for visible, small blood vessels that appear on the skin. In medical terminology, they are called telangiectasias. They look like thin red, blue or purple lines that can resemble a spider web, hence their name.

What do spider veins on the face get from? One reason may be a genetic predisposition. Another is age - as the skin gets thinner over time, the vessels underneath start to become more visible. Overexposure to the sun also contributes to the formation of spider veins on the face. UV radiation damages the skin and blood vessels causing visible changes on the face. Spider veins on the face can also be caused by hormonal changes in the body, e.g. during pregnancy or menopause. Factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, exposure of the skin to changing temperatures: extremely hot or cold, and even prolonged sitting or standing can also contribute to the formation of telangiectasias.

Although spider veins are usually not dangerous and are cosmetic in nature, some people may experience aesthetic discomfort because of them. What treatments for spider veins on the face are offered by modern aesthetic medicine? Various treatments are available, such as Laser Therapy: using lasers to close and reduce visible blood vessels, Sclerotherapy: injecting a solution into the blood vessels that causes them to disappear, and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy: the use of intense pulsed light to treat spider veins. Before undertaking any treatment, it is advisable to consult a Specialist who will assess the condition of the skin and suggest an appropriate treatment method.