Dr. Abha Bhatnagar specializes in Dermatology (Skin disorders).
She did her MBBS from SMS Medical College, Jaipur and MD from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
Later she worked as a Senior Registrar in Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh.
Throughout her academic career she has won several national and international awards including the prestigious Poster exhibit award by American Academy of Dermatology, USA, scholarship by International Society of Dermatology to addend International Congress of Dermatology, Prague, Czech Republic and travel scholarship by Women's Dermatology Society, USA.
She has authored several research papers in international journals. She is also reviewer for several international peer reviewed indexed journals including Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, UK and Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Dr. Abha Bhatnagar is the Vice President of Chandigarh Dermatology Society.
She is an active member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (ACSI).
She has also volunteered with State AIDS Control Society, UT and Leprosy elimination campaigns of UT.
Her area of special interest is Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology, Pigmentary Disorders, Paediatric Dermatology and Skin Care Counselling.
Spider veins are very small varicose veins and telangiectasias. They are thin, threadlike veins that lie close to the skin's surface and are commonly red or purple in appearance. These dilated vessels may be short, unconnected lines, or connected in a matted "sunburst" pattern. They may also appear web-like or like branches from a tree.
Spider veins are most frequently found on the legs and face, but could be found anywhere on the body. Generally they are not considered a health hazard, but patients may experience a burning, stinging or dull aching pain after prolonged standing.
Some of the most common causes of spider veins include: a genetic predisposition, pregnancy, hormonal changes, oral contraception, trauma, weight gain, and prolonged standing.
Laser technology offers a very effective means of treating spider veins. When a laser is applied to the skin, these blood cells become very hot and create a clotting effect, which collapses or closes the vein, while sparing the surrounding skin. The body will then slowly remove the collapsed veins during the natural healing process, and thus reduce the appearance of the spider veins.
Each individual patient is different, depending upon the number and severity of the veins. Generally patients should expect between 1 and 3 laser treatments, about 6-8 weeks apart. The treatment improves the overall appearance of the blood vessels, shrinking, diminishing or removing them completely. Laser treatment for veins should not be considered a cure. New developing veins cannot be prevented.
Soon after the procedure, you may feel a slight bump on the skin, which will disappear in the next 2-4 hours. The area may also appear slightly redder and occasionally may swell or bruise. Infrequently pigment changes occur (darkening of the skin), and will disappear and return to normal over time. After laser therapy, it is strongly recommended to stay out of direct sun exposure for a week or two. Wearing support hose can facilitate results.
After treatment, there is no down time and very little discomfort. Patients are encouraged to resume all normal activities immediately. Final results may not be apparent for several weeks. Most patients are satisfied by the results in a very short time.
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