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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."
Sclerotherapy is often done in 3-5 sessions at a cost of $450/session if you can get through all the veins at each session. This is done as a series typically every 5 yrs in patients that have a tendency to bad veins that appear more frequent as we age. Wearing support hose does help cut the...
Despite the introduction of lasers, sclerotherapy remains the gold standard for treating spider veins on the legs. In general, it takes two to four treatment sessions per area, spaced at monthly intervals to achieve an 80 percent overall improvement in appearance in about 80 percent of...
Our office specializes in sclerotherapy and we recommend that patients use Melarase creams before and after sclero to minimize pigmentation. In some cases a q-switch laser is used to reduce hemosiderin staining. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
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