I had laser treatment for very small, superficial spider veins on my thighs and the inside of my left knee. It's been 3 weeks and they have not been reabsorbed yet. They also look worse, darker, but no redness around them. They are not infected. Is this normal? I am not overweight and I did not lift any heavy weight or run (I do hike and dance) after the procedure 3 weeks ago. I was told I didn't need to wear compression stockings, so I did not. Thank you.
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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 treatment of nasal veins just like spider veins may require several sessions of treatments and they may look worse before they look better. It is not uncommon for the veins to get darker after treatment. A topical anesthetic can be used and it is best to apply one hour before the treatment .
Facial and chest vessels are easily treatable. I would recommend the Cutera excel v 532nm (KTP) laser. The IPL can also be successful, but the KTP is a laser that is more specific for red superficial vessels. The IPL is not a laser by definition. You also have some sun and age spots that can be...