Hypopigmentation after spider vein treatment? (Photo)

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Will the hypopigmented areas go away? Had laser spider vein treatment 6 wks ago. Spider veins still remain

Richard Ort, MD · Answer

It's important to protect from the sun.  Avoid getting tan which will darken the surrounding skin and will make the white areas stand out more.  There is a good chance that you will see improvement over time. You should go back to see your doctor to discuss further.Regards,Dr. Ort

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The typical side effect of sclerotherapy or topical laser treatment for spider veins is hyperpigmentation, not hypopigmentation. There is usually little that can be done to correct this problem.

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