Spider veins and varicose veins are common conditions that affect many adults. These abnormally enlarged blood vessels, which affect women more often than men, appear most often on the legs and become more prevalent with age. Spider veins and varicose veins affect up to 50% of the adult population. The following slideshow will highlight the important facts about spider veins and varicose veins, with accompanying pictures to better understand what they look like, what they are, and how to treat them.

IPL and LASER work using light waves to destroy the branches which cause Thread Veins and Varicose Veins. The wave length of the IPL and LASER system is set up to a specific frequency which only targets the colour of the veins, leaving the surrounding area and the skin unaffected. The heat generated from the light cauterises the vein to stop any further flow of blood. A few sessions is required to fully clear the effected area by targeting one vessel at a time.