Wondering what treatment might most help improve the appearance of my ankles. Laser or IPL? What about high frequency radio waves? There is a local Dr. who uses this for the face and I am wondering if it could work well for this? I understand there may be reflux (a previous ultrasound did reveal some, but very mild, according to the Dr.) but I am not able or ready to do anything like EVLT at this time. Is a dermatologist sufficiently qualified for these procedures, or must it be a vein Dr.?
December 25, 2018
Answer: Sclerotherapy by a vein specialist The condition you are describing is extremely common. The appropriate therapy is sclerotherapy. The injection of these tiny but unpleasant veins with a liquid medication that reduces or eliminates their appearance. But if you do truly have insufficiency or reflux in your underlying veins you are only treating the surface of the problem. Veins are like trees. There is a trunk which is the root of the issue when it is not working appropriately and the branches which are the part of the condition that you see at the surface. See a board certified vascular specialist (interventional radiologist or vascular surgeon) that focuses specifically on the treatment of varicose veins. Get a through ultrasound evaluation which should be done in part with you standing upright. And get treated for the entirety of your condition. It may take a little time and effort but with patience you will have excellent results.
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December 25, 2018
Answer: Sclerotherapy by a vein specialist The condition you are describing is extremely common. The appropriate therapy is sclerotherapy. The injection of these tiny but unpleasant veins with a liquid medication that reduces or eliminates their appearance. But if you do truly have insufficiency or reflux in your underlying veins you are only treating the surface of the problem. Veins are like trees. There is a trunk which is the root of the issue when it is not working appropriately and the branches which are the part of the condition that you see at the surface. See a board certified vascular specialist (interventional radiologist or vascular surgeon) that focuses specifically on the treatment of varicose veins. Get a through ultrasound evaluation which should be done in part with you standing upright. And get treated for the entirety of your condition. It may take a little time and effort but with patience you will have excellent results.
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December 10, 2018
Answer: Vein Treatment It is common that treated areas with sclerotherapy may cause micro veins to appear, a side effect known as matting, like you mentioned. If this happens, it can also be treated with another sclerotherapy session for more adequate temporary cosmetic results. If reflux is present, consider medical treatment as well. I recommend you see a vein specialist board certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. All the best,
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December 10, 2018
Answer: Vein Treatment It is common that treated areas with sclerotherapy may cause micro veins to appear, a side effect known as matting, like you mentioned. If this happens, it can also be treated with another sclerotherapy session for more adequate temporary cosmetic results. If reflux is present, consider medical treatment as well. I recommend you see a vein specialist board certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. All the best,
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