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How to Get Rid of Blue Chest Veins?

asked 2 years ago by ca72 in kansas city, mo
Latest answer by Kristel D. Polder, MD
Question viewed 1,820 times
Tags: age 35-44, chest, skin, thin, veins

I am 37 and over the last year, have a very visible network of blue veins on my upper chest. I know this is due to aging and thin skin. Can these be treated using a laser or injection? I would be happy to be 50% clear.

3 answers to How to Get Rid of Blue Chest Veins?

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Veins (chest) and treatment

If the vessels are small and superficial (more reddish purple) than the pulsed dye laser can be used to reduce the appearance of vessels on the chest. If the vessels are deeper and more blue, then a longer wavelength laser, such as the long pulsed Nd: YAG laser, can be used to reduce their appearance. An evaluation by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in lasers is indicated. Sclerotherapy, which involves injecting an agent into these small vessels to cause... more
Kristel D. Polder, MD

Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
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Treatment of veins on the chest

The major modalities for treatment of unsightly veins are sclerotherapy and lasers. Sclerotherapy is generally reserved for treatment of leg veins, while lasers are most often the first line therapy for veins on the trunk, neck or face. The most effective and most popular lasers for vein treatment are the Pulsed Dye Laser (595nm), long pulsed Nd:Yag lasers (1064nm), and the KTP (532nm) laser. I generally use the Pulsed-Dye or the KTP for red to red-purple, superficial veins. The Nd:Yag... more
Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Facial veins

Facial veins respond to Laser better than any other method or treatment. Facial veins respond better than leg veins. Research the lasers and the person using the laser. ONLY MEDICAL DOCTORS SHOULD USE LASERS
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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