How can large veins under the eyes be treated?

Veins in the area of the eyes, especially lower eyelids can be excised with a tiny puncture wound with excellent cosmetic results. Hardly ever is this wound apparent after it is healed. Phlebologists who deal with vein problems do not recommend that sclersant solutions be placed in these veins because they are... more

You need to treat these veins with a great deal of respect.  Typically improvements for large visible veins require lower lid bepharoplasty.  Injecting these veins can cause very serious complications. Have a complete evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon. I hope... more

The lower eyelids have a very thin dermis and are prone to early atrophy, development of visible varicose and spider veins, and accumulation of hemosiderin or melanin deposits. I am frequently asked to treat patients with varicose and spider veins in the lower eyelid.  Although the skin of the lower... more

There is a delicate procedure where the veins can be directly excised.  This seems to have the best effect for the veins themselves.  Lasers do not work well for large veins.  When the laser is turned up high enough to ablate larger veins, the overlying skin often gets burned. Often, veins... more