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Options for Treating Large Blue Veins on Face and Temple?
I have large blue veins that begin on the right side of the temple region, and they drag down beneath my eye, giving me an extreme case of dark circles, and I also have a blue vein beneath my left eye that also gives me dark circles. I've had this problem ever since I can remember. Im 22 years old now.
Asked 25 months ago by
RayHope11 in Brooklyn, NY
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Treating blue veins around the eyes
Greetings Ray~
Judging from your photo, it appears that that vessel could be treated with laser. We use 1064 nm Nd:YAG in instances like this with excellent results. Patients are thrilled when something that has bothered them for so long is gone. For some of the other vessels, it may be a matter of laser treatment and/or disguising them with a filler like Radiesse or volumizing agent like Sculptra. Look for someone with good experience treating vessels like...
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Nd:YAG laser treatments to treat blue veins
Hi RayHope11,
Laser treatments with a long wave Nd:YAG laser is a great treatment for blue veins. The wavelength penetrates deep enough to target blue veins while preventing damage to the epidermis which is the most superficial part of the skin. Other modalities such as the pulse dye laser are not as effective in treating these veins because the wavelength is not long enough to target these blue veins. Sclerotherapy is effective in treating veins on the legs for example, but i would advise...
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