I had the second round of ultrasound guided sclerotherapy three weeks ago, and the largest vein which starts mid-thigh and continues down the front of my leg and around my knee is still there. Not sure if the doc didn't get to the feeder vein or what, but it hasn't gone away after three weeks of the strong hose. Is this a sign of a poor job by the doctor? Or a deeper issue such as CVI? I'm also wondering what the next step in getting rid of this would be. Another round of sclero?
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Creams are ineffective for structures beneath the skin. What is your resistance to lasers? We have a new Nordlys Ellipse Hybrid laser system that can remove these vessels essentially permanently although new ones may grow years later...depending upon the size, either an IPL targeting the s...
The most effective treatment for perinasal telangiectasia is a vascular laser. The most effective vascular lasers are the Excel V 532nm KTP laser and the pulsed dye 595nm laser. The vessels around the nose can be more resistant to treatment and tend to recur so numerous treatments are usually...
I don't see the photo that you have posted. The outcome depends more on the experience of the provider than the laser itself. Repost your question with several photos.Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
