Can I have visible surface capillaries treated with a laser?
Asked 2014-01-15
I have an area on my upper chest with many very visible surface capillaries that appeared after radiation therapy for breast cancer. They are not raised. Can I have them treated with a laser?
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Answered 2016-11-17
There are many lasers with different wavelengths for different sized veins. It is a good idea to consult with a surgeon who lives and breathes lasers and can guide you to which laser would get the optimal result.
Yes, it is indeed possible. Make sure you are out of the acute phases of recovery from your radiation treatments before you consider laser ablation of these capillaries to avoid hypopigmentation. Your radiation therapy provider should be able to guide you to as when the time is right.
Best,
Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS