If you treat the visible bulging veins on the hand/outer lower forearm, does this pose a real risk if you need an IV in the future? Also, technical question: If you inject only one vein that eventually branches off into 2, do you affect both veins? In other words, how far do the effects of sclerotherapy travel?
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May 9, 2018
Answer: Hand Rejuvenation -- Fat Injections/PRP, Radiesse/Belotero, Fraxel, Sclerotherapy Alternative
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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, t...
The posted pictures of arm and hand veins are the typical veins that I treat in this area. I use a combination of endovenous laser for the larger veins and sclerotherapy for the smaller veins. The cosmetic results are excellent but several follow up sclerotherapy sessions may be necessary. ...
What you are describing seems to be reticular veins. These are normal veins and are more easily seen in thin individuals and fair skinned people. There are many reasons for their formation including genetics, hormones, aging and pregnancies. See a vein specialist for a vein evaluation.
