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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/1) … 13 [14](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/14) [![iStock-815373582](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-815373582.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/where-do-spider-veins-come-from) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/where-do-spider-veins-come-from) ## [Where Do Spider Veins Come From?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/where-do-spider-veins-come-from) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [February 8th, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/where-do-spider-veins-come-from) Where do spider veins come from? The simple answer is from genes! There is a known genetic predisposition to developing varicose veins or spider veins. Simply put, if your mother (or father) had spider veins, you stand a good chance of getting them as well! [![iStock-640260332](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-640260332.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) ## [Will My Unsightly Veins Return After Treatment?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [February 1st, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) As vascular doctors, this is a question our patients seeking vein treatments often ask. The short answer is, “No, they won’t come back.” But, they will appear to return! [![Beautiful young woman in towel sitting on the floor isolated on a white background](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20young%20woman%20in%20towel%20sitting%20on%20the%20floor%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) ## [Do I Need Those Veins You Are Removing?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [January 23rd, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) “Wait!,” the patient said as we were about to painlessly zap and eradicate the spider veins on her thigh that had kept her from wearing shorts the past two summers. “Don’t I need that vein?” A great question, even if not the ideal time to pose it; but the answer is “No!” Depending on the type of procedure performed by\[…\] [![7 Misconceptions Cover](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/7%20Misconceptions%20Cover.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/seven-common-misconceptions-about-your-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/seven-common-misconceptions-about-your-veins) ## [Seven Common Misconceptions About Your Veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/seven-common-misconceptions-about-your-veins) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [January 16th, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/seven-common-misconceptions-about-your-veins) As experienced vascular doctors, we have cared for people with varicose and spider veins for over half a century. Beyond the medical issues and advances in care that we have seen at the Vein Institute of NJ, we have also had the opportunity to hear our patient concerns about vein treatment. [![](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20landscape%20through%20aircraft%20window%20onto%20jet%20engine.jpeg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-veins-during-travel) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-veins-during-travel) ## [How To Protect Your Veins During Travel](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-veins-during-travel) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [December 19th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-veins-during-travel) The holiday travel season is upon us and one of the more stressful aspects of the holidays can be travel. In particular, airline travel can negatively affect your vein health. So, now is a good time to review some of the issues that may occur when you travel now or anytime of the year and how to protect your vascular\[…\] [![SmoothLegs.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/SmoothLegs.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-between-spider-veins-and-varicose-veins-0) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-between-spider-veins-and-varicose-veins-0) ## [What Are The Differences Between Spider Veins And Varicose Veins?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-between-spider-veins-and-varicose-veins-0) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [December 5th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-between-spider-veins-and-varicose-veins-0) As the leading varicose vein treatment center in New Jersey, we have decades of experience with various vein treatments and vein removal procedures. One of the most common questions we get asked is what is the difference between spider veins and varicose veins, and should I be worried about them? ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/1) … 13 [14](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/14) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (61)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (56)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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