Buffalo Vein Treatment doctors

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Buffalo General Surgeon
5225 Sheridan Drive , Williamsville
37 answers
Kevin C. Smith, MD Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
6453 Morrison Street Suite 201, Niagara Falls
1 answer

Recent Answers

Treatment for Bulging Vein on my Ankle Bone?

I have a bulging vein on my ankle bone. What is the best vein reatment to get rid of it?

A: Varicose vein near ankle

The specific vein you are talking about just above the inside ankle bone is the great saphenous vein which may be quite prominent in some individuals and normal in most. Take a look at the ankles of most young people, they all have this vein just over the medial (inside) ankle bone. Yours may be very prominent.

Endovenous procedures are not performed for this particular problem unless venous reflux extends all the way down here from the groin, called saphenofemoral venous reflux disease. If it involes the outside of the ankle, that is the short saphenous system in which ablation can be helpful. In most cases, if I understand your description, this requires a 20 minute office microphlebectomy procedure. Consult a phlebologist (vein specialist) or vascular surgeon who has an interest in phlebology.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Buffalo General Surgeon
Best Treatment for Blue Facial Veins?

What is the best way to treat blue veins in the temple area?

A: Nd-YAG Laser treatment for facial veins

I agree that the Nd-YAG laser is the way to go for these types of facial veins. Topical anesthetics should be placed as recommended and after 15 minutes, you should be able to tolerate this treatment modality with little or no discomfort.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Buffalo General Surgeon
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