One of the most common side effects of sun-damaged skin are the tiny, burst capillaries that crop up on and around the nose. These spider veins are harmless, but visible enough to bother many women who have them. The good news: You can have them removed in one or two laser treatments in a dermatologist's office.
Cosmetic and laser dermatologist Dr. Melanie Grossman says the procedure only takes a few minutes and can be easily squeezed into a lunch hour. (She says you may want to carve out time to stay in the office to apply an ice pack to keep swelling down.) But swelling isn't a huge problem; she's treated patients who have been on TV the same afternoon they've been zapped!
In the course of a treatment the dermatologist will apply the laser directly to the capillary, which destroys the lining of the tiny vein. Your body will absorb what's left, and the capillary disappears from the surface of your skin. For the most part the procedure doesn't hurt....much. "It's like a moment of discomfort, a flicker," says Dr. Grossman. "Some people say it feels like a rubber band snap."
If you opt for laser vein removal, she says, make sure you see a dermatologist who is an expert in the procedure. It's probably no surprise, says Dr. Grossman, that the more experience the doctor has, the better he or she will be at using the laser to effectively remove veins. Also, start saving your pennies. Individual treatments can cost between $300 to $1,000 depending on where you are.
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