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Thank you for your great question. Telangiectasiasare small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin, are best removedby using a vascular laser causing the vessel to collapse. Another procedureused is Sclerotherapy. Cutera Laser therapy is the mosteffective treatment due to the accuracy of the beam of light positioned todestroy the targeted capillaries. The hemoglobin in the veins will absorb thebeam of light, thus destroying the capillaries. After the vein walls havecollapsed, the body will reabsorb the destroyed capillaries within three tofour weeks, and the capillaries will no longer be visible. Microneedling willmake blood vessels worse. Best,Dr. Ostad
To find a doctor who does VeinGogh or Thermavein go to the vein experts or vein directory websites. If you search the site, you should locate someone close to you.
The technology is ohmic thermolysis and different companies make this technology and this technology is widely available in the offices of vein specialists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists ...
I actually have posted pictures on RealSelf of facial telangiectasias treated with this technology, which utilizes Radiofrequency energy rather than laser. In my opinion, it has provided, by far, superior results to laser, and can be used on any skin tone (Fitzpatrick classifications I- VI).
Do not let anyone but an ophthalmologist to diagnose or treat eye problems. This is a different issue than spider veins altogether. You don't want to lose your eyesight.
Short Wave Diathermy involves the use of a fine hair-like electric needle which is applied to the capillaries and veins. The mild electric current penetrates the vessels closing them off. I have personally been using this approach with gratifying results for well over three decades for both...
Ogapparatus Thank you for sharing your photos. If the veins are not associated with pain or arm swelling they are most likely normal variations . Superficial veins are more visible on thin, or muscular or fair skinned people. You could seek an evaluation with a vein specialist. However,...