Conditions Treated

Spider Veins

Spider Veins

What Are Spider Veins?

Spider veins, also known as Telangiectasias, are typically cosmetic and do not cause any discomfort. Spider veins appear as thin, thread-like lines that can appear blue, red, or purple. Spider veins are caused when blood vessels widen and form clusters under the skin which creates the “spider web” appearance. 

What do spider veins look like?

Spider veins appear as thin “lines” that vary in color and shape. The veins are typically no larger than 1.5mm in width.

What are the risk factors of Spider Veins

  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Genetics
  • Obesity
  • High Cholesterol
  • Kidney Disease
  • Anyone over 65 years old
  • Sedentary Lifestyle

How are spider veins Diagnosed?

Since spider veins are visible on your skin’s surface, they are easily diagnosed by a vein specialist during a physical exam. 

Treatment for spider veins

Sclerotherapy is the most common form of treatment for spider veins. Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a chemical that helps close affected veins. Sclerotherapy is safe and typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete a treatment.

We are here to help.

Treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and amputation prevention is our #1 focus at The Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Please reach out if you or a family member has signs or symptoms of PAD.

Why choose The Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute?

The Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute provides patients with the most innovative diagnostic equipment and advanced endovascular treatment options in an outpatient setting, also known as an Office-Based Lab (OBL). More specifically, we offer:

  • San Antonio, TX

  • Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute San Antonio

    7402 John Smith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229

    Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Seguin

    1255 Ashby St, Seguin, TX 78155

    Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Corpus Christi

    1533 5th St A, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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  • Corpus Christi, TX

  • Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute San Antonio

    7402 John Smith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229

    Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Seguin

    1255 Ashby St, Seguin, TX 78155

    Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Corpus Christi

    1533 5th St A, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

    Phone

    Fax

    Address

    Business Hours

  • Seguin, TX

  • Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute San Antonio

    7402 John Smith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229

    Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Seguin

    1255 Ashby St, Seguin, TX 78155

    Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Corpus Christi

    1533 5th St A, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

    Phone

    Fax

    Address

    Business Hours

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute San Antonio

7402 John Smith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Seguin

1255 Ashby St, Seguin, TX 78155

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Corpus Christi

1533 5th St A, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Phone

Fax

Address

Business Hours

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute San Antonio

7402 John Smith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Seguin

1255 Ashby St, Seguin, TX 78155

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Corpus Christi

1533 5th St A, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Phone

Fax

Address

Business Hours

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute San Antonio

7402 John Smith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Seguin

1255 Ashby St, Seguin, TX 78155

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute Corpus Christi

1533 5th St A, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Phone

Fax

Address

Business Hours