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How the Popularization of Sclerotherapy Transformed Dermatology: A Personal Story
By Mitchel P. Goldman, MD Varicose and telangiectatic leg veins impact more than 30% of people by age 30, increasing to nearly 80% by age 80. Although these veins often signal underlying venous hypertension and potential complications like thrombophlebitis and ulcers, patients frequently seek treatment primarily for cosmetic concerns. Today, sclerotherapy is a well-known, minimally
Is Sclerotherapy Safe?
If you’re troubled by the appearance of spider or varicose veins on your legs, or if they’re causing symptoms such as itching or throbbing, rest assured that relief is possible. Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure for treating spider and varicose veins. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists are experts in the
Free Treatments through Research Studies at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology
Are you ready for a cosmetic treatment even though your bank account isn’t? Perhaps the solution lies in a research study at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. The team of board-certified dermatologists at our medical clinic participate in numerous studies every year, trying out the newest devices, treatments, and techniques to stay at the forefront of cosmetic
Eliminate Leg Veins and Walk With Confidence
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our Clinical Director, Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, has authored dozens of publications on sclerotherapy, the surgical and laser treatment of unwanted leg veins from telangiectasia to large varicose veins. Pioneering and leading in the field of Phlebology (the treatment of veins), laser and sclerotherapy treatment, Dr. Goldman founded as well as
How To Get Your Legs Ready For Summer
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and we are taking every precaution that we can to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, and community. Although many beaches are still closed in Southern California, as we look ahead, we hope to provide our patients with treatment options that make them feel more
San Diego’s Top Dermatologists Breakdown The Best Winter Treatments
Winter in San Diego may not be much by most standards, but the ever-so-slightly cooler weather and the handful of gloomier, soggier days make it a perfect time to get procedures that require a bit of cover-up. The expert dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology know that sun avoidance is key to an optimal outcome for
Everything You Need to Know about Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that typically appear swollen and raised with a bluish-purple or red color. Veins may begin as just a cosmetic concern – they usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin, making those who have them very self-conscious. Over time, however, varicose veins may cause significant
5 Reasons to Choose Sclerotherapy for Spider/Varicose Veins
Thinking about removing those stubborn and unsightly spider and varicose veins from your legs and hands that do more harm to the body than good? The expert doctors at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology are highly experienced at performing a number of treatments to take care of those unwanted leg and hand veins, including sclerotherapy, laser vein
The Difference between Sclerotherapy and Phlebectomy
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists use several cutting-edge techniques in order to remove unsightly face, chest, hand, and leg veins. Two of the most innovate vein removal procedures that are typically utilized to treat leg veins are sclerotherapy and phlebectomy. While the two vein treatments both produce incredible results, they are
Treating Veins in Your Lower Legs
If you have bulging unwanted veins in your lower legs that cause you to wear unrevealing clothing or make you feel a general embarrassment when you do wear shorts or skirts in the summer, you should seek out many of the available treatments offered by your expert dermatologist. Lower leg veins are a common and
