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[![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)

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## [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?

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## [What is Microphlebectomy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-microphlebectomy-0)

- by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs)
- [December 5th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-microphlebectomy-0)

For those of us suffering from unsightly large, bulging veins that can cause pain and fatigue, there is a solution out there. The Vein Institute of New Jersey offers easily accessible and virtually painless treatment that can actually help improve your circulation and self-image.

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## [Here’s What You Should Know About Varicose Veins and Pregnancy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/heres-what-you-should-know-about-varicose-veins-and-pregnancy-0)

- by [Dr. Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr.-salvador-a.-cuadra-md-facs)
- [December 5th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/heres-what-you-should-know-about-varicose-veins-and-pregnancy-0)

Congratulations! You’re pregnant! This is one of the most wonderful and miraculous experiences we go through as human beings. The concept of giving birth transcends medical practicality and serves to continue the circle of life.

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## [Some Things You Should Know About Breast Veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/some-things-you-should-know-about-breast-veins-0)

- by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba)
- [December 5th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/some-things-you-should-know-about-breast-veins-0)

Taking great care of your breasts through regular self-exams and mammogram appointments certainly goes a long way towards breast health. But at the Vein Institute of NJ, we have many patients who come here with cosmetic concerns and want to know what if anything they can do.

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## [What is Sclerotherarpy?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-sclerotherarpy)

- by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba)
- [November 7th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-sclerotherarpy)

When it comes to varicose vein treatment, one of the most common procedures performed by our vein doctors is sclerotherapy. It is prescribed most often for both spider veins and smaller varicose veins that are not causing any additional health issues. It may be also be an alternative treatment for larger varicose\[…\]

[![VNUS closure images](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/VNUS%20closure%20images.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-laser-ablation)

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## [What is Laser Ablation?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-laser-ablation)

- by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba)
- [November 7th, 2017](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-laser-ablation)

The use of lasers has increased in medicine and The Vein Institute of New Jersey is a leader in this type of treatment for varicose veins.

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