Spider vein removal

Fine red or bluish veins that shimmer through the skin like tiny branches: spider veins are usually harmless, yet many people find them bothersome. At our doctor-led private practices in Essen, Dortmund and Düsseldorf we remove spider veins gently with a laser – no surgery, no needles and usually no downtime.

What are spider veins?

Spider veins (in German: “Besenreiser”) are tiny, visibly dilated veins directly beneath the skin’s surface – most commonly on the legs, sometimes also on the face or nose. Unlike pronounced varicose veins, they usually have no medical significance and are considered a purely aesthetic concern. Good to know: if spider veins are very extensive or appear together with heavy, swollen legs, a phlebological check-up is advisable first – we will tell you honestly during your consultation.

Laser spider vein removal: how the treatment works

The laser delivers focused light energy to the red blood pigment (haemoglobin) inside the dilated vessel. The vein is sealed and then gradually broken down by the body – the surrounding skin is spared. The treatment works without injections, making it a gentle alternative to classic sclerotherapy. Depending on the extent and the area, two to four sessions are usually advisable; fine facial veins often respond faster than spider veins on the legs.

Spider veins on the legs vs. facial veins – what is the difference?

Whether spider veins on the legs, red veins on the nose and cheeks or diffuse redness – dilated vessels are behind all of them, and all of them can be treated with a laser. Read more about the facial topics on our pages on spider vein & couperose treatment, burst veins, couperose and facial redness.

Procedure, costs and aftercare

Everything starts with a free consultation including a skin analysis: we look at your spider veins, check suitability and put together a transparent treatment plan – you will find our guide prices on our price list. After the session, protect the treated area consistently from direct sun for a few weeks; ideally pause sport and sauna for a few days. Treatment is possible in summer too – on the legs, sun protection is usually easy to manage with clothing.

Why LASER ÄSTHETIK?

We treat in compliance with the German NiSV regulation, with certified expertise and under the medical direction of Dr. med. Katharina van Schingen. More than 1,300 patients rate our treatments 4.98 out of 5 stars on average. You will find us in Essen, Dortmund and Düsseldorf – book your free consultation.