Blisters after 3rd spider vein treatment with laser (Photo)

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.


Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

In general, sclerotherapy works better when it comes to treating spider veins on the legs. Lasers and other devices typically work better for smaller veins on the face which have less pressure in them. It looks like the laser delivered more energy in these areas than your other areas. Depending on how deep the burn is, sometimes these completely fade but sometimes they do not. I would recommend finding some Arnica gel to apply to the areas 2 to 3 times a day. If you have any additional treatments I’d avoid the laser on your legs. 

Topical laser burn injury can occur and is discussed in the informed consent prior to laser treatment(s).It is VERY important to follow up with the treating facility and physician before you seek to go elsewhere. In the interim, tryp topical creams which are used to lighten the skin in the form of Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus as well as oral supplements that help the healing process (see link below). Avoid sun exposure and use Spectrase from Kare Skin.