I have had several VeinWave treatments done over the years, as well as multiple Vasculite/Genesis. The Veins on my cheeks and top of the nose were removed/lessened, but those on sides of nose tend to just disappear for a couple of weeks, then reappear, and bring brand new ones with them (not to mention scarring and surrounding redness caused by treatments). They're very very stubborn. What treatment has the highest chance of success with these veins (and lowest chance of making it worse)?
3 photos
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Cautery works by heating the vein and the skin overlying the vein. The heat evaporates the vein and causes a burn reaction in the skin which will scab and then heal. This process could take several months. The veins and skin look worse before they look better. A topical...
EJ thank you for sharing your photos. I agree with you that your skin is very fair / translucent. I also agree with the other doctors that visible veins are normal looking reticular veins. They do not have to be treated but can be treated. The treatment I would recommend would be foam...
Late thromboembolization, years after sclerotherapy is not been described. Once the vein is thrombosed, it scleroses (or scars) and is not likely to embolize months or years later.