Don't Be So Vein

Suff ering from spider or varicose veins? Dr John Tan of The Vein Clinic and Surgery explains what they are, and the various methods of dealing with them.

- John Tan

Spider veins and varicose veins aren’t pretty. The former are little clusters of pink and purple threads that appear on the legs, while the latter are bulgy, knotty masses usually seen on the calves. Both are the result of veins becoming weak due to age, hormones, obesity, pregnancy, prolonged sitting/ standing, or genetic factors.