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Depending on the size of the blood vessels, either laser or sclerotherapy can help improve the visibility of the veins. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
The pulsed-dye laser (commonly also called the brand candela VBeam® laser) is considered to be the gold standard in treating spider veins on the face and chest. Often beacuse of sun exposure and genetic aging, treatments needed to be repeated yearly for maintenance.
Spider veins on the chest can be treated with either sclerotherapy or lasers. Both options are safe and effective ways to diminish unsightly chest veins. The specific treatment used will depend on several factors including the amount and severity of the veins. It is best to consult with a board-certified dermatologist and vein removal expert to determine which treatment is best for you.
Chest and breast veins are a common problem and can be treated safely and with excellent results. Larger blue (reticular) veins are best treated by sclerotherapy and smaller spider veins are best treated by sclerotherapy if the vein is big enough for the needle or , if too small, then topical laser, ohmic thermolysis or micro needle radio frequency may be used.
Sclerotherapy may be an effective option for little spider veins on the chest. However, laser therapy may be preferable depending on the number, size, and comfort level of your treating physician.
Sclerotherapy is very effective for treating chest veins in male and female patients. More than one treatment may be necessary.
I treat spider and reticular veins on the chest with sclerotherapy. Some people will develop these types of veins if they have breast implants or lifts done, and some people will just develop them because their body just creates them. Either way, sclerotherapy is the preferred method for this area. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Spider vein treatment is an issue that does require multiple treatments over a prolonged course of time, but not typically for years. We tell patients it is typical to require 3-5 sessions, each a month apart, to obtain reasonable results. This is highly variable however, depending on the number...
Sclerotherapy, unfortunately, is a process and usually requires several sessions (1-3) to eradicate the veins. The gold standard for spider vein treatment is sclerotherapy but on those veins that are too small for the injecting needle, other treatments such as ohmic theromlysis, laser or...
All of these technologies and techniques have a role in the treatment of forehead vein - it depends on the size, on the arborization pattern (where if extensive, one may not elect to place many puncture wounds as in sclerotherapy) and certain locations (like around the bridge of the nose) and so...