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The WMCHealth Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute’s vein program, located in Westchester, New York has treated over five thousand patients. Our clinicians
have vast experience in the treatment of varicose and spider veins. Our goal is to help patients achieve healthy and beautiful legs. Procedures are performed at our
vein center under local anesthesia with minimal downtime.
Our vein treatments are easily accessible at our locations. Take the first easy step towards a pain-free, more confident life by making an appointment for consultation.
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Types of Veins
Spider Veins
Varicose Veins
Reticular Veins
Spider Veins?
Spider veins are also known as telangiectasia and occur at the earliest stages of venous insufficiency. They are formed by small skin veins that become dilated and
are visible through the skin's surface. They can be blue, purple or red and are frequently extensive, forming various patterns of linear, starburst, or tree-like distribution.
In the legs, they may be associated with varicose veins and venous insufficiency. They can be present in all areas of the body, including the face and the back.
Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are abnormal veins that become large and tortuous. As a result, varicose veins bulge out and can be seen through the skin. They appear as rope-like
structures protruding out from the skin and can occur throughout the legs and ankles. Varicose veins occur due to a disease called "venous reflux." Healthy veins
have tiny leaflets inside of them called valves. They allow blood to flow in one direction from the ankles towards the heart. When valves do not work, blood backs up in
the legs and causes increased pressure in them. This causes the veins to enlarge and causes symptoms such as pain, heaviness, cramping, itching and burning of
the skin. In advanced cases, this can lead to skin pigmentation, ulceration and bleeding.
Reticular Veins
Reticular veins are considered a more advanced stage of venous disorder. They are formed by larger veins that are located deeper in the skin's surface with venous
reflux. They are usually blue and purple in color, tortuous frequently feeding the areas of spider veins. In contrast to varicose veins, both spider and reticular veins do
not protrude on the skin surface. Reticular veins may form areas of unattractive clusters of veins predominantly located on the inner part of thighs, backs of legs and
ankles. They can also be associated with symptoms of pain and discomfort of the legs. For advanced treatment of reticular veins, Atrium Laser Vein Center located in
Westchester NY, is the first easy step towards a pain-free, more confident life.