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Why haven't certain patches of my spider veins responded to Sclerotherapy?

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I have been going to a doctor for several years to try to get them treated. They have treated the larger veins that are "flowing backwards". I have gone for several sclerotherapy treatments and laser treatments and I still have several large patches of spider veins that are disgusting. He has told me those just can't be treated. What is wrong? Are they treating it wrong or is it all just a lie and they will never go away? I see veins like mine be treated online and seem to work.

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