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Numerous treatments are available but laser and light-based treatments are the gold-standard treatment options.
Commonly used lasers are ktp and pulse dye lasers for red veins and nd-yag lasers for blue veins.
The smaller wavelength lasers work well on superficial spider veins whereas, the longer wavelength lasers are effective for the ablation of slightly deeper and larger veins.
Pulse duration must also be matched to vessel size; the larger the vessel diameter, the longer the pulse duration required to treat the vessel.