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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, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.Best,Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 surgeon
I assume you mean thermocoagulation. If the veins themselves are larger, this is unusual, and you should talk to your doctor. If the area around it is just red and/or has some scabbing, this is typical and should resolve. Make sure to use plenty of sunscreen, so you don't have discoloration.
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...
You likely require a few treatments. If you have larger vessels foam sclerotherapy or EVLT may be required. Consultation with a vascular surgeon may be worth pursuing. Our clinic offers consultation with sclerotherapy nurses and vascular surgeon consultation for any case that is complex.
While the pictures show some scattered telangiectasias, I don't see heavily dense clusters of telangiectasias which is more characteristic of matting. Sometimes small spider veins can appear after treatment of larger veins, or simply as a result of trauma and inflammation to the area...
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