I am anxious to get my spider veins zapped, and although it seems pretty safe I am concerned about the hyperpigmentation risk. The med spa I am considering keeps asking about my tanning history, which is making me a little concerned. I have light skin leaning just a tad toward olive, and aside from wearing shorts in the summer do not spend time sunning or tanning. Am I flirting with disaster?
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January 18, 2011
Answer: Laser Vein Treatment for Olive to Dark Skin
Sclerotherapy can be done 1 day after flying in most cases. Usually you need 3-6 sessions at 1 month apart and at a cost of $350-450 per session. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
One of the more common end results of sclerotherapy for varicose veins is thrombophlebitis. This will manifest itself as hardened superficial veins that are palpable (felt) under the skin. They are superficial because they are palpable. An evaluation with Duplex venous ultrasonography will...
What you are describing is telangiectatic matting, the tiniest and most fragile spider veins that cause the appearance you describe. They require treatment of the underlying venous insufficiency - truncal and perforator veins and also the 'feeder' veins. Once these are treated, the focus...