Can sclerotherapy be used on the wrists?

I have large, purple veins on the underside of my wrists that I'd really like to get rid of because they really show my age. Is there a safe way to do this?

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Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 11, 2010

It is safe to treat veins on the hands or wrists with either sclerotherapy or, if they are large, with laser closure. It is important, however, to ensure that there are other veins available for future use for things such as blood draws and iv insertion.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

It is safe to treat veins on the hands or wrists with either sclerotherapy or, if they are large, with laser closure. It is important, however, to ensure that there are other veins available for future use for things such as blood draws and iv insertion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Nov 16, 2009

Sclerotherapy can be used to eliminate hand and wrist veins safely-HOWEVER the real question is : is it a wise and safe goal to do so? As you indicate, you feel that these veins are signs of your age. Almost certainly, these veins are normal and may become more visible due to the reduction of the normal fatty layer which accompanies aging.

Normal veins on the wrist are considered valuable for blood draws and IV access among health care professionals. There are so many reasons to save normal veins for medication treatments, potential dialysis, trauma, that most Vascular Surgeons may be reluctant to destroy them.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Sclerotherapy can be used to eliminate hand and wrist veins safely-HOWEVER the real question is : is it a wise and safe goal to do so? As you indicate, you feel that these veins are signs of your age. Almost certainly, these veins are normal and may become more visible due to the reduction of the normal fatty layer which accompanies aging.

Normal veins on the wrist are considered valuable for blood draws and IV access among health care professionals. There are so many reasons to save normal veins for medication treatments, potential dialysis, trauma, that most Vascular Surgeons may be reluctant to destroy them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Nov 16, 2009

If the vein is a normal vein, I usually recommend not treating it. There is increased risks for treating normal veins. Also, this vein could be used for venous access at a later date.

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Answered by Miller Vein

If the vein is a normal vein, I usually recommend not treating it. There is increased risks for treating normal veins. Also, this vein could be used for venous access at a later date.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Nov 11, 2009

Yes it can.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Yes it can.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Nov 10, 2009

Possible to do but not generally recommended as some of these veins could possibly be used for medical IV's in the future. I would have to evaluate them.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Possible to do but not generally recommended as some of these veins could possibly be used for medical IV's in the future. I would have to evaluate them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Nov 10, 2009

Some doctors do treat these types of veins, however I do not. You may wish to consult with a plastic surgeon, but certainly check with the vein MD you see first as many do not treat these veins. Some of the techniques used on the legs can be applied to these types of veins.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Some doctors do treat these types of veins, however I do not. You may wish to consult with a plastic surgeon, but certainly check with the vein MD you see first as many do not treat these veins. Some of the techniques used on the legs can be applied to these types of veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Nov 10, 2009

Yes.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Yes.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Nov 10, 2009

In a technical sense surface veins can be treated regardless of their location. Sclerotherapy or laser can be used for these types of veins, but commenting on the veins without seeing them is somewhat difficult. But in general, hand veins can be treated. I personally treat them with injections or sclerotherapy.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

In a technical sense surface veins can be treated regardless of their location. Sclerotherapy or laser can be used for these types of veins, but commenting on the veins without seeing them is somewhat difficult. But in general, hand veins can be treated. I personally treat them with injections or sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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