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Pulse Dye laser treatments (V-Beam)

To view before and after photos of the Facial Spider Veins click here.

Small or large facial spider veins occur as the result of the aging process and/or sun exposure. Some ethnic backgrounds are more predisposed to the development of facial spider veins; namely those of northern European decent. Minimizing sun exposure and protecting oneself from the sun is the easiest way to prevent the further development of additional spider veins.

Treatment includes a pulse dye laser procedure that is performed during an office visit. The facial skin will be slightly braised or blotchy for 7-10 days but can be covered with a light application of makeup. The treatment is very effective; however the occasional patient with moderate to severe involvement may need more than one treatment.

Pulsed dye laser therapy is also very effective for the treatment of acne rosacea and its associated blush and facial vascularity.

Spider veins and acne rosacea can be treated with a lower laser setting resulting in virtually no down time, however, 2-3 treatments may be needed to achieve the desired results.

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My 8-year-old son is constantly teased because of his large ears. He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young, is still growing and may regret having surgery in the future. What can I say to him to deter him from wanting this?

Obviously, a decision to have surgery on a child's ears should be a well informed decision and something that both the parents and the child wish to proceed forward with. In our experience, children at the age of 5 or older are good candidates for the surgery. This is the age when they begin to experience some degree of teasing at school and become more aware of their body image. At the same time the ears themselves have grown to close to their final adult size and therefore the surgery can be done safely and effectively at this age.

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One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other.

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One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other. I now have the financial ability to undergo otoplasty to fix my issue. What is the usual recovery time for such a procedure so that I can give my job notification?

Typically the recovery after otoplasty is approximately one week. There still may be some residual tenderness and mild degree of swelling after the procedure however most patients are able to return to work after one week.

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