Laser hair removal and varicose veins

Jonith Breadon, MD answers: Can Laser hair removal aggravate varicose veins?

Does laser hair removal aggravates mild varicose veins in the legs?


Jonith Breadon, MD
6 months ago
By Jonith Breadon, MD - Chicago Dermatologist

The lasers that are generally used for hair removal are designed to target the hair follicles. Interestingly, there are some noninvasive lasers and light sources thate are used to treat spider veins of the legs. But laser and light source do not aggravate varicose veins.

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