Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to spider veins:

1. What may have caused me to develop spider veins?
   
   
2. Are spider veins dangerous to my health?
   
   
3. What are my treatment options?
   
   
4. How many treatment sessions will I need?
   
   
5. What results can I expect after treatment?
   
   
6. Will I have scarring after I undergo treatment for spider veins?
   
   
7. Is it likely I will develop more spider veins after treatment?
   
   
8. Can you treat my varicose veins while you are treating my spider veins, or do I require separate procedures?
   
   
9. My mother has spider veins. Does this mean that I am likely to develop them as well?
   
   
10. How can I prevent spider veins?