A few days ago i removed some veins from my lower eyelid with a laser. Im still a bit swollen and theres some redness. I was wondering if it would be safe to apply some mild hydro-cortisone to the area to try to bring the swelling and redness down.
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March 16, 2013
Answer: Lasers do not 'remove veins', they obliterate them
There are many options including ohmic thermolysis or laser. Laser is safe, is more expensive but is a durable and highly successful treatment option if your skin is very thin - as it is commonly in this area.
We encourage walking 15-20 minutes immediately after a schlerotherapy treatment and then daily for several days. We suggest avoiding strenuous exercise, long plane flights, sunbathing and hot baths and saunas for approximately 3-7 days after treatments. Occasionally, compression tape,...
Foam sclerotherapy should be very effective on your veins, One session is generally required, with a follow up 2-3 weeks later. Wearing a compression stocking will help the healing process. Excision and ligation is not done...