I have had two schlerotherapy sessions on my right leg for surface veins. When the first treatment was not successful, my doctor strengthened the solution, and really worked on me. Six or so weeks later, the surface veins are worse with one large red blob appearing. I have had a scan and have no problems in that regard.
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For the best results in spider vein eliminations, the areas should be assessed with ultrasound and transillumination to find any "feeder" vein (reticulars) below the surface. If these are not treated, they can cause matting and recurrence of veins. Typically it can take 3-5...
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, t...
As long as the veins are over the bone of the orbit or able to be pulled down over it, these are successfully treated with a YAG laser. We use Cutera 1064. It may take several treatments but mostly the veins are less visible after the first. These are to be treated by and...