I'm currently five weeks post op for a face lift with fat transfer to my cheeks. I now have quite noticeable spider veins on my cheeks which I would like to treat with vascular laser. How soon can laser be performed without damaging the fat transfer and is vascular laser the best treatment for spider veins?
Answers (7)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 12, 2015
Answer: Fat injections and pulsed dye laser for spider veins on the face
Every physician or surgeon who performs sclerotherapy follows a standard protocol and has a unique instruction set and it is important to follow the one outlined to you by the performing physician. I recommend avoidance of sun for 3 months and compression stockings for 3 months. Others...
Thank you for your question. In our office, we have our patients stay out of the sun and cover the legs with compression dressing/garment for 2 weeks.
I hope this helps.
I do perform sclerotherapy on the lower extremities in patients taking accutane.I do not perform laser resurfacing or chemical peels on patients who have been on Accutane. I recommend that they stop for six months for such procedures on the face.
