I have now had roughly 5-6 Vbeam laser procedures to treat persistent spider veins on and around my nose as well as on other parts of my face (but mostly my nose). I have seen very little improvement and am convinced that there now more veins than before. Is it possible to have too many Vbeam treatments? Can they cause more veins to appear? Am I just doomed to not be able to treat them?
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It's very common for vascular problems to require several treatment sessions.The Vbeam treatment coagulates the blood vessel or capillaries to a degree, but the blood is still pulsing under pressure from the heart, so an absolute closure of a vein from one treatment is not usually something we'd...
Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Rest assured it is quite common to experience swelling after a Vbeam treatment. Most patients will see this side effect subside within about one week. Ice can be a good option for minimizing swelling and discomfort, but you should see...
Thank you for your question. Both of these devices are vascular lasers designed to target redness and visible veins. While I personally prefer the Vbeam, your results will be more dependent on the experience of your physician than the specific device used. As long as your physician is board...