Dermal flares
Sometimes known as spider veins, dermal flares are very fine dilated veins situated just beneath the surface of the skin on any area of the body. They are a common cosmetic complaint, affecting men and women of all ages.
In some patients, dermal flares are related to varicose veins and a high underlying venous pressure. In others they are simply the result of fine and translucent skin.
It is first important to exclude any underlying cause, as this will affect the treatment that we recommend to you. We will do this through a thorough examination and by undertaking a scan of the appropriate area. If there is a problem, we will treat this first, to ensure you get the best possible result from the treatment of your surface veins.
There are several forms of treatment available, including electrolysis, laser, PhotoDerm and microsclerotherapy. We will discuss the best option or combination of options with you, depending on the results of your scan.
Microsclerotherapy is the most common form of treatment and involves an injection using a very fine needle. In some patients there is an instant result, while others may need to wait for up to three months for the veins to clear. We typically inject at two to three week intervals with the number of sessions depending on how extensive the flares are. Whichever option you choose, treatment continues until you are completely satisfied with the results.