Reticular Veins

What are Reticular Veins? Reticular veins, also known as feeder veins, are the dilated blue and green veins beneath the skin surface. These veins are enlarged due to an increase in pressure. They are generally hereditary. Reticular veins can exist independently but can also be the underlying problem that gives rise to surface spider veins. Reticular veins are usually considered a cosmetic problem since these medium size veins do not lead to substantial medical symptoms or complications. Click here to see before & after pictures.
Treatments for Reticular Veins Sclerotherapy or miniphlebectomy, depending on size, is the treatment of choice. SCLEROTHERAPY If your veins are unsightly or uncomfortable, they can be treated by injection of a solution that will cause them to disappear or become much smaller. This procedure is called sclerotherapy. Both Spider Veins and Large Veins can be treated with Sclerotherapy. MINIPHLEBECTOMY Miniphlebectomy is a procedure that can be used on small and large veins as an alternative to sclerotherapy. In this procedure, tiny pinpoint holes are made with a needle about the size of one that is used for drawing blood. Using specialized instruments, segments of the vein can be removed through these openings. The tiny openings heal with nearly invisible scars that are quite cosmetically acceptable. Usually prolonged stocking use is not necessary with this procedure. The procedure is done under local anesthetic and down time is minimal.