Laser treatment for spider veins on nose?

I had 4 IPL (with Starlux) treatments on my nose for spider veins, with no results. What laser would you recommend to get rid of these spider veins on the nose? Thank you.

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A: Spider veins on the face are challenging problems

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

There is a myriad of laser systems that are effective in treating spider veins on the face. If they are too large for laser therapy, then a phlebologist, vein specialist, can make tiny puncture wounds and remove them. Caution should be exercised in certain parts of the face when sclerosant solutions are... more

A: laser for blood vessels on the face

Bryan K. Chen, MD

There are several lasers that may work for blood vessels on the face that are refractory to the IPL.  These include: 1. Pulsed dye laser (v-beam) 2. Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser 3. KTP 532 nm laser 4. Alexandrite laser 5. Diode laser (810 nm) For larger blood vessels, the longer wavelength lasers such as the... more

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