Side Effects of Laser Spider Vein Treatment?

November 17, 2010
Asked By:aamom in Potomac, MD

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

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2011

Answer: Laser Vein Treatment for Olive to Dark Skin

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 7, 2017

Answer: Laser veins

Christopher Balgobin, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
April 7, 2017

Answer: Laser veins

Christopher Balgobin, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
February 28, 2012

Answer: Vein Treatment

Vivek Bansal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 28, 2012

Answer: Vein Treatment

Vivek Bansal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 4, 2011

Answer: Side Effects of Laser Vein Treatments

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2011

Answer: Side Effects of Laser Vein Treatments

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November 26, 2018

Answer: Spider vein treatment.

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Answer: Spider vein treatment.

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