Spider veins can be an unfortunate condition that affects many adults, especially as we age. Spider veins and varicose veins are abnormally enlarged vessels that appear most often on the legs of both men and women and can affect a person’s mobility, sleep patterns and self-esteem. Luckily, the professionals at New Life Surgical Associates can remove these veins in Jacksonville.

What Causes Spider Veins?

Spider veins and varicose veins are caused by structural abnormalities of blood vessels. Veins carry blood back to the heart from other parts of the body by using a series of one-way valves. For a variety of reasons, these valves can become defective, allowing the backflow of blood within the veins. The subsequent pooling of blood and pressure increase within the vein and weaken the blood vessel wall, causing the vein to grow larger, resulting in noticeable veins.

Removing the Veins