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Best type of treatment for veins in chest and upper arms?

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jewels45788Sep 23, 2015

I have blue veins in my chest and upper arms and I'm really self conscious about them. I'm 27 years old female and fair skinned. What are my best treatment options? Thank you.

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Dr. Eric Seiger, DO
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