I have a few spider veins on my face and legs, at the moment they don't bother me but I don't want to get any more. Is there anything I need to do or avoid doing to prevent getting more?
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Spider Veins on Face and Body
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It is not uncommon for a branch of veins to be swollen and painful one week following sclerotherapy treatment. The solution was instilled into the veins to shut them down. Depending on their location, for example, the ankle or back of the knee are not able to rest when continuing with normal d...
Thank you for your question.It is always important to rememebr the basic science behind wound healing. Wounds heal and 'remodeling' of the wound by the body will occur until and up to 180 days from initial injury or surgery or whatever inciting agent. It behooves you to wait to see what the...