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Male Varicose Vein Laser Treatment - Seattle
6883anon spent $7,800 in Seattle, WA Updated 1 year ago
I am a guy who inherited varicose veins from his mother. Great. For a long time (up until my 30s) I lived with it, wearing long shorts to cover the bulging veins in my left leg. Eventually I grew tired of hiding it and decided to get a consultation to see what could be done, whether insurance... Read more
Treatment For Broken Capillaries on Face
TequilaMockingbird spent $99 in Omaha, NE Updated 13 days ago
I have very pale skin and began experiencing small areas of broken capillaries on my cheeks a few years ago, which gave them a slight reddish hue. When I was receiving treatments for facial hair removal with a Sciton BBL machine (see review), the physician diagnosed me with mild rosacea and said... Read more
what a waste of time and money -Toronto, Ontario
darlingorla spent $700 in Toronto, Ontario Created 17 days ago
Had 7 treatments on my legs for spider vein removal. It has not worked and I think the veins look worse .. Had a couple of sclerotherapy treatments on the same areas and the result from 2 treatments has helped enormously. Would not recommend using laser now - scelerotherapy is the way to go ..... Read more
Laser Spider Vein Removal Legs - Albuquerque, NM
Burg spent $300 in Albuquerque, NM Created 3 months ago
Didn't work for me. Many of the veins look worse. I scheduled an appointment for injections. I have received injections for removal of spider veins on my legs twice before. They work and the results lasted for 3-4 years. Read more
Not a Huge Improvement, but Not a Risk - Guelph, Ontario
twinkletoes13 spent $50 in Guelph, Ontario Created 4 months ago
I've had little red veins around my nose since I was a teenager. They weren't a big deal, but I always envied girls with clear, even skin so after thinking about it for years, I decided to get a consult about lasering them off and then since it was relatively inexpensive, I decided to... Read more
Excellent! - Waukesha, WI
sandy in wis spent $300 in waukesha, wi Created 6 months ago
I work in a bindery walking all day on concrete and wearing steeltoe shoes, I also had a second job cleaning apts, i first noticed veins behind my knees started to get very painful, i had to put a pillow under my knees to lay in bed to read then i noticed what i thought was a bruise on my left... Read more
Had Microphlebectomy Done on 10/27/11! - Rome, GA
stephanielpn from Rome, GA Updated 6 months ago
I had a microphlebectomy because I had these unsightly varicose veins all over my left leg (I have them on both legs) but, they are more noticeable on my left leg. My insurance is going to cover the cost but they said that the veins on my right leg should be done by sclerotherapy (injections)and... Read more
Vein Wave Does Not Work - Florida
Jealy spent $300 in Florida Created 7 months ago
I had red broken capillar around nose and cheeks they were not that bad if i were make up you can't even see them i had a vein wave treatment more then a month a go and at first it look like they clear out, not even a week later they came back and worst so i call the Doctor and had another... Read more
Go with Sclerotherapy, Not Laser - Pittsburgh, PA
Sportsync spent $1,500 in Pittsburgh, PA Created 10 months ago
I've had veins since I was a teenager. Thanks Mom! I had some larger varicose veins treated by injection several years ago but only had one spider vein treatment before I stopped going since I was feeling better and my budget was about maxed out. The downtime for those injections was about... Read more
Worse Than Before - New York, NY
PSB00 spent $100 in NYC Created 1 year ago
I went to a medspa and had a YAG treatment on the spider veins in my legs. It hurt so badly, like a burning hot poker, and you can smell your skin burning---but I wouldn't have cared if I looked better. My spider veins turned magenta/purple. I know that they are supposed to look worse... Read more
Treatment of Dark Blue Vein Under Eye - Nashville, TN
Nashville6400 spent $300 in Nashville, TN Created 1 year ago
I had this same problem about a year ago. I had a visible, blue vein right under my eye that went down to the bottom of my lower eyelid area. Im not sure what you mean when you say "large". Mine wasnt a fat vein, it was just somewhat long, spidery, i guess, and very dark and obvious. I... Read more
Totally Worth It! - Mountain View
beckaw spent $600 in Mountain View, CA Updated 1 year ago
Due to my first pregnacy, I had a large amount of spider veins on my legs. I have always been self concious and rarely wore shorts. I decided to do something about it this year. It took two laser sessions, and now most of the veins are gone, and the ones that remain are so light that they... Read more
Worried About Treatment - Minneapolis
Becker6813 spent $99 in Minneapolis, MN Updated 1 year ago
I had laser spider vein removal treatment yesterday and unfortunately didn't do my research (or any, I am sorry to say) and have some lingering concerns. No eye shields were used, even though I asked if I should have one...was told no. Today I am experiencing a twinging sensation sometime... Read more
Laser Removal of Facial Spider Veins
laurarice spent $350 in San Luis Obispo, CA Updated 2 years ago
I have had laser removal of spider veins on my face twice in my 40's . The last time was 7 years ago and they have never come back. I have light skin and redden easily and have some sun damage which gave me a look of rosaceae. I think it's worth it. Read more
Spider Vein and Capillary Treatment- Not Worth It!
Hello-Pretty spent $300 in Lynnwood, WA Updated 2 years ago
I have a bit of redness around my nose and a few spider veins on my legs. I only had one treatment and was told when I left the office that the the veins and redness would fade within a weeks time. They never actually changed. The other con was that I was not suppose to tan. If you are too... Read more
CoolGlide Vein Therapy - Dark Capillaries After Vein Treatment, is This Normal?
syracusesweetie spent $150 in New York Updated 2 years ago
I've recently started getting broken capillaries on my nos and face. After a while of using cover-up to reduce redness, I found out about the CoolGlide vein therapy and decided to try it.This is the first kind of procedure I have ever had done, and although I was pleased with the immediate... Read more
Polidocanol for Varicose Veins, Lost Consciousness
M in Texas spent $200 in Texas Updated 2 years ago
I had an out-patient surgery for varicose veins last week that resulted in a loss of blood pressure, severe sweating and complete loss of consciousness about 7 minutes from leaving the treatment office. I had no idea that was going to happen to me and I even wrecked my vehicle in the process of... Read more
Spider Vein Treatment with IPL
andreia spent $350 in Portland, Oregon Updated 3 years ago
Had treatment for spider veins on my nose with Starlux IPL. after having four treatments there are no results. my spider veins are exactly as before i had any treatment . the procedure is not uncomfortable , but if you get no results what A waste of... Read more
Vein Removal Left Dark Purple Mark at Incision Site [ 2 1/2 Mos. Old]
Debra O. spent $1,000 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, U.S Updated 3 years ago
I had a vein behind my right calve removed and I now have blackish-purple mark ,the size of a nickle,at one of the three incision sites. The surgery is 2 1/2 mos. old. Does amyone know what might cause this or what can be done? The doctor says he's never seen this before.Is this permanent? It's... Read more