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A member asked:
Can i use a sterile needle to pop the little spider veins on my face?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
It won't help: Please don't try. It is potentially dangerous and won't help. There are far safer and more effective ways to treat them. These include laser, rf thermocoagulation and sclerotherapy.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Not safely: Please do not attempt procedures on yourself. Puncturing veins under the skin places you at risk for infection and scarring. Spider veins are treatable with sclerotherapy or a cutaneous laser.
Answered 4/4/2020
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No: Some activities, such as putting up drywall or painting, may be a better outlet for someone with a diy attitude. Medical treatment is best handled by a board certified physician. Facial spider veins are typically easily treated with a specialized laser or ipl see your local phlebologist or dermatologist. Put the needle down and back away slowly. :).
Answered 6/9/2013
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No: No, it won't work. See a dermatologist or vein specialist who treats those. www.phlebology.org or veindirectory.Org.
Answered 11/23/2016
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