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Hypopigmentation after spider vein treatment? (Photo)

Summer39May 14, 2016
Will the hypopigmented areas go away? Had laser spider vein treatment 6 wks ago. Spider veins still remain

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Dr. Richard Ort, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on May 15, 2016
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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Phlebologist
Answered on May 15, 2016
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