What are unwanted veins?
Unwanted veins are dilated and enlarged veins that may occur anywhere in the body and are unsightly to patients. These veins become prominent and bulging due to a several reasons. Weakening of the vein wall is a contributing factor. Other factors include thinning of the overlying skin and loss of elasticity that makes veins unsightly. Common locations for these unwanted veins are the hands, temple areas of the face, around the eyes, the breasts and the chest.