Hydroquinone before Spider Veins Laser Removal?

Question

Hello, I have some thin spider veins on my lower legs and thighs and the doctor recommended the Nd:YAG laser. She did say however that I would need to use hydroquinone for two weeks before the first session. My question is, how do I apply it? Do I only apply to the areas with the spider veins? Or full legs? And how many times do I apply it per day? Also, what strength of hydroquinone should I get? Thanks :)

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  I would recommend calling your provider who is going to be doing the treatments for their specific recommendations.  You will probably be told to use it just on the areas to be treated and probably once a day, but it depends on their protocol.  I also would expect the 4% cream to be adequate.  Please seek your physician's advice and I hope you have a wonderful outcome!

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

Hello, I would contact your doctor that will be performing the laser procedure.  She should be able to provide you with the appropriate percentage for your skin type and inform you of how often you need to be applying it.

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