I have spider veins on both my legs and shoulders. The legs are a bit less odd, but I've noticed the formation of spider veins on both of my shoulders. They're embarrassing, and I don't want them to get worse.
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August 23, 2016
Answer: Spider Veins on Shoulders
Eric Seiger, DODermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Ohmic thermolysis (VeinGogh or VeinWave) or IPL or pulse dye lasers would be excellent choices to rid of these spider veins on the face.
Lasers are more accepted in the vein specialty than ohmic thermolysis.
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H Karamanoukian MD FACS
There are many ways to remove surface veins. I would suggest laser therapy instead of vein wave to eliminate facial spider veins. Laser can be more powerful than RF. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Thank you for the question! It is rather difficult to fully assess your situation without an in-person exam. Such an exam would be necessary to ensure that your bulging vein is not an artery. If you do have a varicose vein, however, it can be effectively treated with sclerotherapy. This m...
