Unslightly vein removal on left bicep? Can it be removed with laser ablation? (photo)

It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.


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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Arm veins such as this require microphlebectomy using local anesthesia. There is no down time and you can return to all activities immediately. ABVLM certified vein specialistHratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS 

The options are (a) microphlebectomy, i.e. physical vein removal from tiny holes. (b) Sclerotherapy (injection) might be an option too, however as I see the vein is pretty large and you may need several injection sessions and the treatment maybe associated with some post injection discomfort/pain (phlebitis) and temporary local discoloration. Please note the area closer to elbow cannot be treated due to conjunction of some vitals vessels there.