I recently got laser treatment for the spider veins on my legs. They recommended that I stay out of the sun for "at least a week or two", which seems very broad to me. I like to go tanning in the spring/summer, but I don't want to risk permanently discoloring my skin! Is there a more specific rule/guideline as to when it will be safe to go lay out in the sun or go to a tanning bed? Also, if I were to go tanning, but covered up the area with shorts or something, is that safe? Thank you!!!
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Spider veins around the eye (periorbital) can be due to many reasons including aging, genetics. sun exposure and trauma. There are may options for treatment of these especially laser but also ohmic theromlysis with VeinWave or VeinGogh or fine needle radiofrequency with Ellman Surgitron...
I recommend that you see the physician who did the laser procedure for guidance. The skin here is very thick in this area. Unless you had ulcerations there following the treatment, it may not at all be from the laser treatment.
If by laser vein you mean EVLT, you can resume the same day. If you mean laser treatment topically for spider veins, wait 5 days or 1 week before you resume running, jogging where vessels can vasodilate and theoretical risk of recanalization is increased. I agree with Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian ..
