I recently purchased a vein treatment package at a med spa that includes 2 sclerotherapy treatments and 2 laser treatments. I'm now having buyer's remorse and am wondering if it's even safe to get a procedure like sclerotherapy done at a cosmetic med spa. I don't really feel like the people at the med spa know me (and they've barely even looked at my legs!). Am I right in worrying that I should be seeing a dermatologist or vein specialist for this procedure?
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July 3, 2013
Answer: Sclerotherapy options at a med spa in Los Angeles
This is a good sized vein on the bridge of the nose and although it can be treated with laser, sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy, I prefer microphlebectomy in this particular area. One or two tiny puncture wounds and the vein is gone.
It is hard to tell from the pictures if the areas are just red or also scarred. If the surface of your skin feels the same compared to the rest of your face when you close your eyes, it is probably not scarred. The redness will go away with time. Make sure to wear a sunscreen everyday to...
Thank you for your question. This is for your Opthamologist to determine if removal is practical and or advised. Veins around the eyes are more critical. I hope this helps.