Another procedure currently available for spider veins is laser treatment. Laser treatments direct a variety of wavelengths to the veins. This thermal energy causes damage to the blood vessels, after which they clot and eventually are reabsorbed into the body.
Laser treatments are the preferred method of treatment for individuals who suffer from spider veins on the face. While this treatment process is slightly more expensive than sclerotherapy, it also is completely pain-free and allows the individual the ability to go through one process or one procedure in order to rid themselves of all spider veins.
The choice in treatment for spider veins is between the patient and the physician. The physician will inform the patient of the different options, and help them to make a decision based on their overall general health, the location of the spider veins and the number of treatments they anticipate will be necessary in order to successfully treat the condition.