If you have enlarged, discolored or painful veins just below the skin on your legs, they might be spider or varicose veins. These veins aren’t harmful to your health in most cases, but many people want them removed for aesthetic reasons.
Spider Veins: caused by the dilation of a small group of veins near the skin's surface and are commonly red or purple sunbursts found on the face and legs
Varicose Veins: swollen or enlarged veins caused by damage in the vein valves that may appear raised, bulging, or twisted