Spider veins
Spider veins are clusters of small veins appearing on your thighs or face, often your nose. Even though your vascular system is highly complex, treating spider veins is considered (by medical experts) to be quite straightforward. You may be able to get rid of spider veins in under an hour—or even larger varicose veins—by having a cosmetic surgeon inject the veins with medication (scelerosing) or by zapping them during a laser vein treatment.
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Spider veins Q + A
How can I prevent spider veins?
Answered by Lori Haney, RN, Los Angeles Registered nurse
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What side effects are possible from spider vein treatment?
Answered by Sachit Shah, Vancouver Doctor
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Pixel laser - Does Pixel treat broken capillaries?
Answered by Janie Simmons, MD, Grapevine Doctor
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How to get rid of a lot of little spider veins?
Answered by Penny Sadler, Dallas Makeup artist
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Spider veins reviews - recent posts
Sclerotherapy: Currently in the middle of treatments read >
I just had my first injections last week and it wasn't that bad. The injections are nothing more than a pinch, but some spots they...
Fraxel Laser: About killed me read >
I had had laser work done for spider veins and rosacea. I have had botox also. Always good results. At 47 my face aged dramatically...
Sclerotherapy: Just had sclero, will let you know the results... read >
Just had sclerotherapy done yesterday. I'm not sure why others are saying it was severe pain. Mine was used to treat small spider...
Polidocanol: good results read >
Injections are painful, but not unbearable, and the results are good, no problems. Dr also used laser for additional treatment of...
