Foods that contain flavonoids should be added as they help a person shrink their varicose veins. 
Flavonoids not only enhance blood circulation but also reduce blood pressure in the arteries and 
can rest blood vessels resulting in reduced varicose veins.  
 
 
 
Foods containing flavonoids are: 
● vegetables, including onions, bell peppers, spinach, and broccoli 
● citrus fruits and grapes, cherries, apples, and blueberries 
● cocoa 
● garlic 
 
Herbal remedies: 
According to experts, grape seed may help reduce inflammation in the lower legs. Additionally, 
Vitis vinifera also helps ease the other symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. However, the 
results may be limited.  
 
Laser Treatments: 
Laser treatment, another option for treating this kind of vein, can be done at a plastic surgery 
center using directed light to kill the veins. Obliteration of these small veins will diminish the 
further  appearance  of  these  veins  without  damaging  nearby  tissue.  Laser  treatment  is  a 
specialized method and should be done only by a vein specialist midtown. 
 
Sclerosing therapy:  
It is the method of injecting concentrated saline solution into the concerned veins. Like laser 
treatment,  sclerosing  therapy  breaks down  the  spider  veins  causing  a  minimal effect on  the 
surrounding areas but there would be some pain and bruising afterward. This method should 
also be done by a certified physician or a plastic surgeon with the necessary experience. 
 
Varicose veins that are large and swollen are best treated by surgical removal. These types of 
veins can cause intense pain which makes immediate treatment necessary. This is a real surgical 
procedure therefore it must be done only by a qualified physician.  Surgery is the  maximum 
alternative for removing painful or irksome veins and is not generally expected for spider vein 
treatment.