Can I rid my face of spider veins without laser or medical means?

I am forty-seven years old. I have gotten spider veins around my nose, and red splotches on my face. Is there anyway to treat them without laser treatments? I'm looking for a home remedy.I don't want to cover them with make-up.

1 answer to “Can I rid my face of spider veins...”

A: No effective medical treatment for spider veins

Philip S. H. Hughes, MD

Telangiectases (tiny red vessels) or spider veins (small blue vessels) require destruction by a physical modality, such as lasers (pulsed dye laser for telangiectasia, long pulsed Nd:YAG for blue vessels), sclerotherapy (if the vessels are large enough to inject),  electrolysis, gentle electrodessication,... more

Post your question

Vein treatment: 5 reviews

60% said it was worth it

Vein treatment before & after photos

Post your question
IMPORTANT: As noted in our Terms of Service, the information found on RealSelf.com, including that provided by professionals in the Questions & Answers area, is a general educational aid. The Questions and Answers contain opinions and views created by community members. RealSelf.com is not responsible for the accuracy of any information posted by community members. Do not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical or healthcare advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.