What can I do to get rid of spider veins on my upper back?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.

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Andres Zavala, DO · Answer

Spider veins can be treated with sclerotherary and with various laser devices depending on the size of the target vessels.  Generally speaking sclerotherapy is considered the gold standard, unless the veins are too small too inject.  Consider seeing an experienced Vein Specialist for best results.

Navin S. Arora, DO, FAAD · Answer

Hi, the size and color of the veins help to determine what type of procedure will be most effective .  As mentioned, sclerotherapy, laser and Intense Pulse Light are all effective treatments for spider veins.  An evaluation by a board certified specialist is recommended before engaging in any treatment.  Thank you!

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You might be a good candidate for Sclerotherapy.  Sclerotherapy treatment involves an injection of a chemical that will cause your vein to contract and become scarred internally. The vein will disappear from your body after some time. Generally, it takes about 8-10 weeks for the vein to disappear. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Gary Nackman, MD, FACS · Answer

Spider veins of the back may be treated by sclerotherapy or a light based therapy such as laser or IPL (intense pulsed light) depending on the diameter of the veins.

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