Current laser technology is very effective for treating...

Broken capillaries and spider veins around the nose

red spider veins are starting to appear around my nose. I want to get rid of them!


Allison Pontius, MD
28 months ago

Current laser technology is very effective for treating spider veins on the face and legs. The Nd-YAG laser is my preferred laser for this. It is effective, quick and relatively less painful than the injections used in the past. If you also have varicose veins in addition to spider veins, these usually need to be removed by a vascular surgeon prior to treating the spider veins, otherwise the laser won’t be as effective.

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A: The best combination for getting rid of spider veins is...

Neil Sadick, MD
28 months ago

The best combination for getting rid of spider veins is injection with a safe, effective sclerosing solution called Sotradecol as well as the new powerful 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. Most patients can eradicate spider veins in 1-3 treatment sessions.

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A: Sclerotherapy beautifully reduces spider veins. For...

Michael Eidelman, MD
27 months ago

Sclerotherapy beautifully reduces spider veins. For stubborn veins or patients who shy away from needles then laser is a great alternative.

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