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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
spyder viens on nose
Answered by
J.M. Keyes, MD - Family Medicine
Gainesville - FL
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Doctor's Answer
by J.M. Keyes, MD, Aug 26, 2009 07:00PM
, Aug 26, 2009 07:00PMTo: jenny332
Hi Jenny,
Sorry it has taken me so long to address your question. It is sometime possible to have facial spider veins treated with sclerotherapy (injection of a substance that makes the vein collapse on itself), but the more common, and generally better option for spider veins on the face is laser removal. Make sure you find a board certified doctor (usually a plastic surgeon or dermatologist) with plenty of experience in this area.
Good luck,
JMK MD
Sorry it has taken me so long to address your question. It is sometime possible to have facial spider veins treated with sclerotherapy (injection of a substance that makes the vein collapse on itself), but the more common, and generally better option for spider veins on the face is laser removal. Make sure you find a board certified doctor (usually a plastic surgeon or dermatologist) with plenty of experience in this area.
Good luck,
JMK MD
