Had thermo vein treatment on my face a week ago and it has made my veins worse is this normal?

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Face veins

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

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Albert Malvehy, MD · Answer

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.

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