Cleveland Vein Treatment doctors

	Margaret Mann, MD Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon 11100 Euclid Ave. , Cleveland		12 answers
	John K. Wakelin III, MD Columbus Plastic Surgeon 4971 Arlington Centre Blvd, Columbus		1 answer
	Steven S. Carp, MD Akron Plastic Surgeon 4031 Massillon Rd Suite A, Uniontown
	Richard Gentile, MD Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon 6505 Market St Suite A103, Boardman
	Lydia Parker, MD Cleveland Dermatologist 3733 Park East Dr Suite 104, Beachwood

Recent Answers

Blue Veins Above Eye, Extends to Hairline. Can I Do Anything? On both sides of my head, above my eye I have veins, now they are not the traditional vein type, they look more like "dark" spots thicker at the bottom and as it goes up to my hairline it thins. If I pull the skin left a bit it does not really show. Looks like a very slight shadow. Can anything be done? Lasers? Fillers work at all? Scierotherapy seems horrible for face, do I need these veins? I don't want to die trying stuff. Its not a super big deal here but it would be nice to minimize.

A: Forehead vein treatment

These veins are common, and I often see them on patients with lighter complexions or who have low body fat. It's difficult to say for sure what might be the best option without seeing you in person, but laser treatment may be a good option. Also in some cases a simple minor surgical procedure may be necessary. I would not recommend sclerotherapy in this area. The bottom line is that this should not involve any high risk procedures. I hope this helps answer your question.

John K. Wakelin III, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Are Procedures to Remove Vericose Veins Covered by Most Insurance Providers? They do not bother me, aside from the fact that I hate having them on my legs. They've gotten really bad since I had a baby six months ago.

A: Symptomatic varicose veins are covered

If your veins are not bothering you (not painful, itchy, tender, achy, etc), then it is unlikely that insurance will cover for treatment of these veins. I have had good success in getting my patients' varicose veins treatment covered by insurance ompanies as long as they satisfy the insurance company's criteria. Every insurance varies but generally they include:

1) have moderate to severe symptoms;

2) failing a trial of conservative therapy for 1-3 months (pain medication, compression stockings, weight loss and exercise);

3) documented ultrasound study showing venous reflux (blood flowing in the wrong direction causing the varicose veins).

Good Luck!

-Dr. Mann

Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon

Blue Vein Above Lip - Removal Options? Blue Vein Above Lip Whaat is Best Way to Get Rid of ?

A: Proper Evaluation A Must

It's important to properly evaluate the vein before treatment. Without seeing a photo, it is difficult to assess, but bluish veins can be a venous lake, angioma, telangiectasia, as well as a dilated vein. If it has been present for years, a venous malformation is also possible. I would see a dermatologist who has experience in vascular lesions.

Treatment for these veins really depends on the size and depth of the blood vessels. Lasers are the best with the least amount of complication. I generally treat these veins with either Pulsed Dye Laser or KTP (for smaller vessels), or Nd:Yag for larger vessels. Bluishi vessels are usually larger caliber and respond best to Nd:Yag. You will have some temporary bruising to the area that last about one week. Several treatments may be necessary to completely remove the vessel.

While one can theorectically treat veins around the face with Sclerotherapy, I would seek someone with significant experience in sclerotherapy. The risk for serious complications including skin necrosis far outweighs the benefits, especially when there are much better alternatives. I use sclerotherapy frequently on spider veins of the legs but lasers are much more elegant and safer on the face.

Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon