Hi
I had a test patch with Veinwave back in June this year. The patch treated was the entire left side of my nose - quite a decent size.
The redness and mild swelling was greater than I had anticipated. I'd say that after a week the area was still a bit red, but there was no swelling. If you're happy with a splodge of mineral concealer then that would do the trick.
I'm really keen to hear how you get on - please do post a thread with results. Before and after pics would be a bonus!
The immediate result was great; all of my veins had been zapped away instantly. However, they all returned after about 3 weeks (keep in mind that the nose area is notoriously difficult though - high blood flow and stuff). I wasn't expecting that. However, since then, the veins have reduced a little in size and severity - I think. I was expecting too much, too soon. Like lasers, I think it's more realistic to expect to have to go back several times for a gradual reduction and, hopefully, eventual clearance. Mirradodga is the resident Veinwave evangelist and I believe he got great results after 4-5 treatments (Mirradodga - do correct me if I'm wrong). Alternatively, maybe I'm a difficult case or the practitioner I used wan''t as skilled? These are possibilities.
I have had a consultation with Mr Newman. He isn't terribly nice, but who cares if you get results. The test patch was done by somebody else - also a vascular surgeon - who was quite nice and, importantly, trustworthy sounding and keen to manage my expectations (in my opinion, Mr Newman is full of trade-puff marketing - his is the only treatment that works....he's the best at it....he once slew a dragon with his bare hands etc....).
I might try Veinwave again. Other than temporary discomfort and a week or so of healing time, there were no obvious adverse side effects for me.
However, until then I'm going to go with lasers. They are heavily regulated and there is a wealth of clinical trials in support of their efficacy. Also, at Dr Newman's prices anyway, they are cheaper. The NHS do treat telangiectasia in some cases. They always use lasers. All the NHS dermatology departments use lasers. Most of them - in Scotland at least - have very new laser models. Some offer private treatment which is cheaper than normal private clinic care. Ninewells hospital - a university hospital - in Dundee, for example, does private sessions for £75 with a KTP Aura Starpulse. They have also conducted clinical trials demonstrating efficacy and safety. Despite searching, there are no such trials for Veinwave. that may be because it is 'obviously safe'. But still, I like it when stuff is backed up by science.
Incidentally, I had my first PDL/YAG laser treatment today. The immediate results are similar to Veinwave; immediate vein disappearance. However, the doctor told me that they would reappear over the next month and in 6 weeks we can assess the result and do a full treatment. I can expect about 3 treatments I think. Bizarrely - for a PDL - the immediate side effects are equal to or less than those I experienced with Veinwave. I just have mild redness. No purpura - settings were sub-purpuric (it was a Cynosure Cynergy which does a sub-purpuric PDL followed immediately by Nd:YAG).
Erm...sorry for the length of this post....do post about how things go!
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