Is there anything that can be done about thread veins on my face (cheek,chin, neck)

Wondering if anything can be done for the thread veins that cover one side of my cheek,nose, chin & neck? They are very embarassing and cause me to wear alot of make-up trying to cover it up. I'm 61 years old and would like not to have to wear makeu

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Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jul 06, 2017

We successfully treat facial spider veins on the areas you mention. They are treated with laser (1064 yag Cutera and Dornier 940 diode). It will take several treatments but you will be pleased even after the first. Often we will finish up with IPL/Laser genesis to treat the underlying diffuse redness if present. It is important to use sun protection daily even in winter, preferable a good quality with some zinc present such as Epionce SPF 50. It also gives you a physical barrier to protect from wind/cold damage. Mostly these are inherited and worsened by over exposure to sun and the element.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

We successfully treat facial spider veins on the areas you mention. They are treated with laser (1064 yag Cutera and Dornier 940 diode). It will take several treatments but you will be pleased even after the first. Often we will finish up with IPL/Laser genesis to treat the underlying diffuse redness if present. It is important to use sun protection daily even in winter, preferable a good quality with some zinc present such as Epionce SPF 50. It also gives you a physical barrier to protect from wind/cold damage. Mostly these are inherited and worsened by over exposure to sun and the element.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 12, 2015

There are many treatments for these thread veins including sclerotherapy, laser, VeinWave, VeinGogh, micro needle radio frequency and even removal through micro incisions. See a Vein Specialist.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are many treatments for these thread veins including sclerotherapy, laser, VeinWave, VeinGogh, micro needle radio frequency and even removal through micro incisions. See a Vein Specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Mar 27, 2012

These can be easily treated with surface laser, sclerotherapy, intense
pulsed light (IPL) or some combination of the above.





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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

These can be easily treated with surface laser, sclerotherapy, intense
pulsed light (IPL) or some combination of the above.





Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 21, 2012

The Veinwave works very effectively on facial veins. This
machine has a very small needle that emits a tiny wave of energy minimal
discomfort and our patients are very satisfied with the outcome.

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Answered by Miller Vein

The Veinwave works very effectively on facial veins. This
machine has a very small needle that emits a tiny wave of energy minimal
discomfort and our patients are very satisfied with the outcome.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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