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Electrodessication/cautery for treatment of fine (1-2 mm) telangiectasias under eyes/cheeks WORSENED drastically. Now what?

DisheartenedDeniseMar 18, 2018
What are my options for telangiectasias that were dilated/worsened by hyfrecator/cautery. I have Fair skin, very fine telangiectasias on thin skin under eyes and on cheeks.Vessels were 1-2 mm or pinpoints.They're WORSE than before, as if the collapse of one part of the vessel maximally dilated others and NEW ones at the periphery AFTER the procedure (new tendrils appeared). I am so disheartened/regretful and would appreciate honest opinions and options. What do I pursue now?Veingogh? Vbeam?

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Dr. William Groff, DO
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