Broken capillaries and spider veins around the nose

I recently started offering VeinWave, which is an exciting new procedure that has been great for my patients. It has been used in Europe for over 10 years, and recently received FDA approval in the United States. I am a board certified dermatologist, and have used many of the lasers that claim to be the most... more

While the other physicians in this forum are correct that spider veins can be treated with lasers and sclerotherapy, your question specifically ask about veins on the nose. We generally refer to these as telangiectasia and they are best treated with a laser. In general, I try to stay away from sclerotherapy on... more

Sclerotherapy beautifully reduces spider veins. For stubborn veins or patients who shy away from needles then laser is a great alternative.

Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for vein removal. The sclerosant [injectable irritant] causes damage to the cells that line the blood vessel and the subsequent fibrosis seals it shut. Lasers can work by heating and damaging the vessels, but in several comparison studies, sclerotherapy worked better, faster,... more

Current laser technology is very effective for treating spider veins on the face and legs. The Nd-YAG laser is my preferred laser for this. It is effective, quick and relatively less painful than the injections used in the past. If you also have varicose veins in addition to spider veins, these usually need to... more

The best combination for getting rid of spider veins is injection with a safe, effective sclerosing solution called Sotradecol as well as the new powerful 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. Most patients can eradicate spider veins in 1-3 treatment sessions.