I had a varicose vein removed in my leg almost 2 years ago. After it was removed, I noticed a new cluster of veins that looks similar to a bruise. It's been 2 years now, and it never went away. I recently had an ultrasound on it, and the doctor said that the vein is open, but there is no reflux, so it can't be treated. Is there anyway to treat this either cosmetically or medically? It appears darker in person than in pictures. It's unsightly and I don't like wearing skirts or shorts now.
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I treat these veins with sclerotherapy and sometimes a combination of sclerotherapy and microneedle radiofrequency using an Ellman Surgitron. This "double injury" technique has very excellent results.
Nothing can be done for this. if you do KTP or YAG lasers it often leaves scars and pigmentation. retinol actualy helps decrease their apperance so we have everyone who this bothers use vivatia foam daily, emerageskin aox c, and skinceuticals custom dose with TXA. I suggest you consult. Best,...
Sclerotherapy is the most effective method to treat these prominent reticular veins on the chest. If veins persist after treatment - whether on the chest or elsewhere - then there was not sufficient alteration by the solution to the vein wall for the body to initiate its absorption and ultimate...