I had Veinwave for 5 days ago. My face is still very red and there are a few small scabs. The swelling has gone. Will the redness/scabbing go away?

I had Veinwave for the first time 5 days ago. My face is still very red and there are a few small scabs. The swelling has gone. Will the redness/scabbing go away?

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Published on Dec 05, 2018

The redness should subside and the scabbing should resolve soon. There is a small chance the treatment irritated some rosacea or other skin condition.

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The redness should subside and the scabbing should resolve soon. There is a small chance the treatment irritated some rosacea or other skin condition.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Dec 05, 2018

Don't pick the scabs! In a week or so they should fall off and leave you with beautiful, vein free skin.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Don't pick the scabs! In a week or so they should fall off and leave you with beautiful, vein free skin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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