Jane Fisher, 34, a Bank of Scotland sales executive who lives in Chester, had one session of the light therapy treatment after suffering with spider veins for years. 'I used to work in retail and ...

Treating spider veins is rarely a medical necessity (though some seek treatment to relieve the aching the veins can cause), but for those who want it, spider vein-free skin is just a zap away.

There's a simple procedure that involves injecting salt solution in order to treat spider veins and varicose veins. The procedure is called sclerotherapy and has been around since the 19 30s ...