Dr. Viehman founded the Duke Center for venous disorders in 1997. We also work with a team of experienced vascular surgeons to offer a complete range of current treatment options. Most insurance companies will not reimburse for the treatment of leg veins. The Cary Skin Center does not file insurance for these services. We will provide you with the necessary information if you wish to file on your own.
Spider veins are wavy, thin, reddish-purple veins that are visible on the legs.
Often they are clustered on the thigh or below the knee. The cause is largely genetic but pregnancy, childbirth, birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapy, previous injury and steroid use are also implicated. Spider veins are not usually considered a medical problem, but they can be a sign of more severe underlying leg vein disease. Prominent spider veins can make you reluctant to wear a bathing suit or a pair of shorts. Varicose veins are larger veins of the leg.