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I went in for a photofacial a couple months ago and got talk...[more]
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 Needed Sclerotherapy and Laser

I had varicose veins on my legs and my doctor recommended th...[more]
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Over the last several years I had been noticing little red v...[more]
Nashville, TN Jul 20, 2010
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Q: Can spider veins return after treatment?
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The Patient's Guide
to Spider Veins

Spider Veins: When Blood Vessels Surface

Spider veins (telengiectasias) are those unwanted blood vessels that make their appearance on our skin. Sometimes they appear on our face as facial veins, across our nose, on our cheeks, or along our forehead. In other cases the spread out across our legs, making us insecure about wearing shorts or skirts. Regardless of where we have them, we want to be rid of them. The good news is that today we now have new technologies which can easily rid our skin of these pesky red, blue or purple vessels.

Gone in a Flash

Laser removal of spider veins is a highly effective way to reduce and remove the visible blood vessels in the skin. Dermatologists and researchers have developed new lasers which can quickly and painlessly remove these vessels with little or no downtime. Results are often instantaneous and dramatic. Spider vein removal over a large area, such as legs, may require a series of 3 to 6 laser treatments for satisfactory results. The vessels that are removed during the treatment are abnormal and not required for proper function of the body. They actually function abnormally, and once removed, are replaced by healthy vessels beneath the skin. Note: They shouldn't be misconstrued with arteries, which take blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

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The Patient's Guide is the internet's leading resource for skin care information. Reviewed and edited by the leading researchers and dermatologists in the field of skin care, the Guide is always reviewed for accuracy and never "ghost-written". We pledge to keep as up-to-date as possible on new and emerging topics in the field of spider vein treatment and will edited our site as new breakthroughs are made. We hope this information is helpful and we look forward to your feedback. Please do note that no website, advertising, or word of mouth can replace the consultation with an expert physician and before making any decision on treatment, it is advisable to speak to your doctor first.

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