I have had a large blue vein on the right side of my face for as long as I can remember. I have been using my hair and make-up to cover up. I'm now 26 years old and am really hoping to seek professional help to remove it. Is it possible? If so, what is the best method of treatment? Also any recommendation for doctors who are an expert at this in the Greater Toronto Area? Thank you.
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Blue Vein On Face
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
As already mentioned by Dr Landi, one of the pitfalls in treating spider veins is missing underlying venous insufficiency - this can be diagnosed with a thorough venous Doppler Ultrasound (Duplex scan). If there is coexistent venous insufficiency, it must be treated before spider veins are...
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Thank
you Charles1973 for your question. Due to the position of this vein, your
history, and the photos that you have included, I do not suggest the removal of
this vein because it is potentially very close to a nerve. You could end up
with permanent nerve damage if you attempt to do this...