Hello! A month ago, I had veinwave treatment for broken caps on my face. I was told this was a quick treatment with no side-effects, no scarring etc. Still four weeks later, the area is red and shows "track marks" where the treatment was done. (The micro-crusts are gone, but this is reness under the skin) You can also see two new veins which have come and weren't there before. What does this mean? Will it go away?
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The vein you showing is normal ascent of a branch of the facial vein which accompanies an arthery. Weight loss can make it more visible. I would not advise to have it removed surgically as artery can be inadvertently damaged. Nerves passing nearby can also be...
Both spider angiomas and spider veins may increase during pregnancy and, similarly, may decrease post pregnancy. Their treatment is elective and they should not be treated while pregnant. i would not recommend laser treatment while pregnant.
The pictures look like matting but since you have persistence of the problem and since you had a post sclerotherapy complication, I would recommend a full venous evaluation with a venous reflux exam. I would also look for underlying reticular or feeding open vessels. You should see a...
