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Spider veins occur when blood vessels near the skin's surface become dilated. If you have spider veins on your cheeks, the tiny veins there have become engorged due to increased pressure. As a result, you likely see reddish or purplish veins showing through your skin's surface. There are various treatments for getting rid of spider veins on the cheeks.

Wear sunscreen on your cheeks daily. The sun's rays damage skin, making it more susceptible to spider veins. Existing spider veins are also more noticeable on sun-damaged skin. Cover your cheeks with a high-SPF sunscreen that guards against UVA and UVB rays daily, regardless of the weather.

Assess your diet. Sodium, alcohol and caffeine all dilate blood vessels, contributing to spider veins. In order to get rid of spider veins on your cheeks, limit your intake of these items.

Exercise. Cardiovascular exercise increases circulation, helping blood flow through your veins more efficiently. With healthy circulation, you'll be less likely to experience spider veins on your cheeks. Aim for at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise daily to improve existing spider veins and avoid new ones.

Apply vitamin K cream to your cheeks. Vitamin K is vital to skin health and fortifies capillaries. With regular application, you can see your spider veins improve over time. You can find vitamin K cream in most cosmetic and drug stores.

Get laser therapy. Lasers are often used to remove facial spider veins. The laser's light targets the enlarged veins, effectively breaking them up. Although your skin may be red and irritated after laser therapy, the spider veins will be much less noticeable after your skin heals. Generally, repeated laser treatment sessions are needed to completely get rid of spider veins. You can get laser therapy at most dermatologists' offices and laser centers.

Talk to your dermatologist about sclerotherapy. This spider vein treatment involves injecting the veins with saline solution. The solution essentially breaks up the veins, causing them to gradually fade away. Sclerotherapy is often used on deeper veins that can't be effectively treated with laser therapy.