I am prone to spider veins on my face. Will the use of retinoids and chemical exfoliants with acids make it worse?

It is not uncommon for a branch of veins to be swollen and painful one week following sclerotherapy treatment.  The solution was instilled into the veins to shut them down.  Depending on their location, for example, the ankle or back of the knee are not able to rest when continuing with normal d...

Thank you for your question.It is always important to rememebr the basic science behind wound healing. Wounds heal and 'remodeling' of the wound by the body will occur until and up to 180 days from initial injury or surgery or whatever inciting agent. It behooves you to wait to see what the...

Thank you for your question and pictures.These are normal veins, called anterior jugular veins. They are in front (anterior to) the sternohyoid muscle.They are only apparent in your neck because you have little fat in the area. I would leave them alone. They are apparent only when you raise...