The use of lasers and light sources in treating lower-extremity blood vessels has not been as successful as it has been in treating facial telangiectasia, but further refinements in laser technology over the next few years will enhance treatment efficacy of lower-extremity telangiectasia. This article discusses recent advances in this area.
aMaryland Laser Skin and Vein Institute Baltimore, Maryland USA
bDepartment of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland USA
cSkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill Boston, Massachusetts USA
dDepartment of Dermatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts USA
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