Spider veins appear more frequently in women than ... In some cases, several injections are required. The procedure feels like a tiny needle stick, and Donofrio says even needlephobic patients ...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They're most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious. Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical ...

Varicose veins and spider veins can cause discomfort ... Another effective option, sclerotherapy, involves a quick injection to shrink unsightly veins with minimal downtime.

"Laser technology isn't perfect for spider veins," adds Baumann. "It's good, but saline injections are often more effective." Liquid nitrogen still has its place in some cases, Arndt maintains.