I have been treating spider veins on my legs, ankles and feet mostly with laser. I've had several treatments. What I notice after treatment is a flare-up (sometimes the veins blow up/raise from the skin a bit) wherever the laser hit. After a couple of weeks it seems like I can still the veins but it's almost like they've changed color from a deep blue / purple to a more reddish/pinkish tone. Does this change in color indicate that treatment is working? Or does the change in color mean nothing?
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A temple vein can be safely treated by sclerotherapy ( injection of a sclerosant solution, actually foam).
A phlebectomy seems possible too.
A temple artery would be pulsating, a simple touch will tell you the difference.
See a vascular physician in your area if it is a vein.
I suggest posting before and after photos. I personally don't do this much anymore because people need these veins as they age, plus fillers can be used to camoflage the veins. You may need a second treatment and consider foaming instead of solution injection. Best, Dr. Emer.