Treatment of leg and face veins with a cryogen spray variable pulse width 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser - a prospective study of 47 patients

Abstract

The cryogen spray-equipped 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser was remarkably effective and safe for skin type I-V patients. Excellent results for leg veins, approaching sclerotherapy outcomes, were obtained for both 0.3-1.5-mm telangiectasia and larger 1.5-3-mm reticular veins. Furthermore, this laser is also an outstanding tool for treatment of facial telangiectasia with little if any risk of purpura. For the first time it appears that there is a safe and effective treatment for 1-2-mm periorbital reticular veins. However, the use of topical anesthesia may be needed for some patients.