A method is disclosed for treating superficial venous pathology in a patient. The method comprises the steps of: (a) percutaneously piercing a spider or reticular vein (26) to be treated; and (b) directing intense pulse or laser light at the patient's skin predominantly within the area of skin manifesting physical, chemical and/or color changes caused by step (a). In a preferred method sclerotherapy is performed on the spider or reticular vein to be treated and then laser light is directed at the patient's skin substantially entirely within the area of skin manifesting the changes.
