It's been 3 days since getting a spider vein treatment on my face. I have some red blotches now that are showing. The are not scabs or blisters, but look very ugly. How do I get rid of them? Did the laserist screw up or is this normal? How long should I wait to see if they go away before I panic?
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Large forehead veins can be treated with ultracision microphlebectomy or sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is effective and minimally invasive but may require more than one treatment.
My favorite treatment for venous lakes on the lip is a 1064 nm vascular laser. Many lasers can work but you need to be sure that the doctor is experienced and knowledgeable. Go see your dermatologist and if they don't use lasers, they can refer you to someone who does. You also want them to...
Thank you for the question! Currently sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice when treating enlarged and bulging veins on hands. It uses a sclerosing solution that causes the vein to shrink. Usually it takes only 1 to 2 sessions to achieve fading of the undesirable veins. Side effects may...