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Micellar water has limited efficacy. Our Hidef protocols work very well for small spider veins when combined with laser and injection sclerotherapy. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
Micellar water has been recommended by some, but without proven efficacy. H Karamanoukian MD FACS
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...
I have done thousands of leg vein injection over the past 30 years .. yes they work! the doctor of course has to be talented enough to hit the veins.. generally we see 25 to 50 percent improvement with each treatment assuming your legs are not "covered" with spider veins... a good...
Thank you for sharing your photos. The veins over your bicep are tortuous and enlarged. There are two possible treatments . Phlebectomy or Foam Sclerotherapy for your arm veins. I have removed hundred of thousand of annoying looking veins but I recommend against treating or removing veins from...
Under eye veins are very common and can be treated by many modalities including topical laser, sclerotherapy, microneedle RF, removal via microincisions and VeinGogh. With all the above methods more than one treatment may be necessary except for micro incisions.
My recommendation would be topical cosmetic laser on the face. This is more likely to eliminate this than sclerotherapy.H Karamanoukian MD FACScertified vein specialist from ABVLM and double board certified surgeon
Thank you for your question in regards to sclerotherapy. From your photo it appears that you could be developing skin necrosis. Follow up with your provider to discuss proper post care instructions. I hope this helps.
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