What are spider and varicose veins?

Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are those tiny purple and red blood vessels found most commonly on the thighs or lower legs of women. They are hereditary and can form anywhere on the leg, from the top of the thigh to the ankle. Occasionally, spider veins appear on the face. Varicose veins are larger. They can appear raised with a bluish color and can become quite painful.

Dr. Jerry Cooper performs a simple office procedure called Sclerotherapy for patients throughout metro Atlanta, including Buckhead, Dunwoody and Decatur, to permanently eliminate or minimize your spider veins and varicose veins.