Asked By:Jenjen908 in Ghan, Northern Territory, Australia
I have possible EDS type 3, and I have visible veins on my chest & legs, they're flat but you can see the green venous pattern quite clearly, especially in the warmer weather. I have had an ultrasound & there are no abnormalities. My question is, if I do indeed have EDS, could I have sclerotherapy treatment for cosmetic purposes? Thank you.
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Answer: Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins / Spider Veins on Legs/Thighs -- combine with Intense Pulsed Light photofacial (IPL), Excel V
I often treat visible facial veins using either the Vbeam or CoolTouch Varia laser. These two devices are designed to target the blood inside of visible veins, coagulating the vessel so it collapses. The body reabsorbs the treated vein so it disappears from view. Surrounding skin and tissue...
Thank you for your question, For varicose veins, we typically recommend a safe, minimally invasive procedure called Sclerotherapy. A salt solution is injected directly into each vein, causing them to collapse and ultimately disappear. For long-term improvement, we often complement Sclerotherapy ...
Thank you for your question, For varicose veins, we typically recommend a safe, minimally invasive procedure called Sclerotherapy. A salt solution is injected directly into each vein, causing them to collapse and ultimately disappear. For long-term improvement, we often complement Sclerotherapy ...
