To treat a larger, "non-spider vein" around the eye, usually sclerotherapy is the best method. Sometimes a laser can work just as well if not better, depending on how close to the eye the vein is located. But a complimentary consultation is recommended to find out your best option. As far as... more









36 posts
22 Nov 2008
I like the Cutera CoolGlide 1064, which cools the surface as it selectively heats the veins. Usually 3 treatments is sufficient, seperated by 4-6 weeks.
38 posts
19 Nov 2008
Sclerotherpy is quite safe in the face, if used far away from the eyes, and in the hands of a good sclerotherapist. Lasers work excellent on facial veins as well. However, sclerotherapy can treat veins that don't respond to laser therapy, or veins that network through the skin, and thus make it difficult for the laser to penetrate. The skill of the sclerotherapist is paramount though. It should be a provider who is a phlebologist (vein specialist), and not just a laser specialist. The American College of Phlebology is the governing board for phlebolgy.