Can I have Sclerotherapy on my nose?

I have a lot of redness and small veins on my nose. Is sclerotherapy the best option?

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Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 20, 2010

Sclerotherapy does work very well on nasal spider veins. There are also available other techniques using small needle radiofrequency as well as laser light and pulsed light.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy does work very well on nasal spider veins. There are also available other techniques using small needle radiofrequency as well as laser light and pulsed light.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Mar 23, 2010

Sometime sclerotherapy can work well for these areas. Often times, however, surface laser or RF is a good choice. A good dermatologist or phlebologist could give you a really good idea of what would work the best depending on the location and size of the vessels.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Sometime sclerotherapy can work well for these areas. Often times, however, surface laser or RF is a good choice. A good dermatologist or phlebologist could give you a really good idea of what would work the best depending on the location and size of the vessels.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 14, 2010

While sclerotherapy may work well for small veins, a new device called VeinWave may be a better choice. VeinWave uses a tiny needle tip to deliver heat to the vein and works very well for many small facial veins with much less pain and discoloration than sclerotherapy. Another option is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) which can be painful, more expensive and takes several treatments but is able to treat other skin changes as well as the veins.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

While sclerotherapy may work well for small veins, a new device called VeinWave may be a better choice. VeinWave uses a tiny needle tip to deliver heat to the vein and works very well for many small facial veins with much less pain and discoloration than sclerotherapy. Another option is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) which can be painful, more expensive and takes several treatments but is able to treat other skin changes as well as the veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Thanks for the inquiry. You should make an appointment to determine the best way to approach this. Maybe a combination of cosmetic laser and sclero would help.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Thanks for the inquiry. You should make an appointment to determine the best way to approach this. Maybe a combination of cosmetic laser and sclero would help.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Laser therapy is usually the best way to treat spider veins on the face.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Laser therapy is usually the best way to treat spider veins on the face.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Mar 11, 2010

We would use our IPL machine, intense pulsed light.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

We would use our IPL machine, intense pulsed light.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Mar 11, 2010

While sclerotherapy may work well for small veins, a new device called VeinWave may be a better choice. VeinWave uses a tiny needle tip to deliver heat to the vein and works veery well for many small facial veins with much less pain and discoloration than sclerotherapy.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

While sclerotherapy may work well for small veins, a new device called VeinWave may be a better choice. VeinWave uses a tiny needle tip to deliver heat to the vein and works veery well for many small facial veins with much less pain and discoloration than sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 11, 2010

I would suggest IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) rather than sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

I would suggest IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) rather than sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Jacksonville Vein Center

Published on Mar 11, 2010

No, laser or Veinwave treatment would be most effective



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Answered by The Jacksonville Vein Center

No, laser or Veinwave treatment would be most effective



Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Yes there are treatments for these veins including sclerotherapy, laser, and the Veinwave. They all appear to be effective. Not all vein physicians provide these services however, check with your provider, or a plastic surgeon, or dermatologist.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Yes there are treatments for these veins including sclerotherapy, laser, and the Veinwave. They all appear to be effective. Not all vein physicians provide these services however, check with your provider, or a plastic surgeon, or dermatologist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Sclerotherapy Is not used in the nose or in the face as these veins may drain to the brain. A laser is a better option.

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Answered by HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Sclerotherapy Is not used in the nose or in the face as these veins may drain to the brain. A laser is a better option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 09, 2010

I would recommend the "veinwave" procedure which utilizes a small insulated needle to heat up and destroy the tiny veins.

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Answered by Miller Vein

I would recommend the "veinwave" procedure which utilizes a small insulated needle to heat up and destroy the tiny veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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