I was told sclerotherapy would be my best option, but I have heard that it can cause blood clots leading to a stroke. I have read a research article which also talked about patients having TED two weeks following the procedure. Is it even safe? Also, what should the sclerosing agent be? Can it be removed by laser? I am looking for a facility in Arizona that can remove this vein. Thank you.
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Answer: Sclerotherapy vs. Surgery for spider and varicose veins
Laser therapy has evolved to address small and medium sized abnormal veins. In fact, endovenous laser therapy is useful for the management of varicose-vein associated venous insufficiency. Sclerotherapy using foam sclerosants are ideal for the treatment of minimally-refluxing varicosities and...
It is difficult to answer your question completely without a picture. If you had spider veins injected then there should be no indentation. If you had larger veins injected then they may actually get hard and appear larger and the area next to them would appear indented. I would follow up wi...
Thank you for your photos. A dermal filler like Radiesse is a great option to improve the appearance of your hand. Radiesse can also be used to fill in the hollows or sunken areas of your hands to renew a healthy and rejuvenated look there as well. It will also help hide prominent veins or t...
