Abstract
The utilization of lasers and intense pulsed light sources is playing an increasing role in the management of cosmetic lower extremity venous ectasias. The advent of long-wavelength technologies in conjunction with variable pulse durations, spot sizes and the capabilities of the technologies to deliver high fluences has made the treatment of small non-cannulizable vessels <1 mm as well as larger veins up to 3 mm in diameter an efficient therapeutic modality in this setting. The monomodal approach for the treatment of such vessels is outlined in this review.
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