Expert: Dr. Ariel Ostad, Board-Certified Dermatologist
The Treatment: Sclerotherapy + Laser Treatment
First, Dr. Ostad injects the vein with a saltwater-based
solution that forces the vein to collapse, a tried-and-true technique with no
downtime called sclerotherapy that can fade the majority of veins. For
very small or stubborn veins that resist the injection method, he uses a Nd:YAG laser, which penetrates deeper into the skin to scar and collapse the veins.
Need to Know: Results can take up to 30 days after each injection and can be done
every six weeks until the majority of veins are diminished. Treatment of
stubborn veins with the Nd:YAG can be painful and will leave skin red for up
to 24 hours.