I have a somewhat large venous lake on my lower lip. I saw two dermotologists who confirm the diagnosis. One wanted to cut, then scrape it out. The other suggested laser. I read that laser removal is the preferred over basically 'scraping it out'.Is there a specific type of laser to use?
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July 10, 2012
Answer: I like to use lasers to treat Venous Lakes
Sue Ellen Cox, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The dose is no more than 10 cc of the 1% solution. This is a safe dose when administered by an experienced vein specialist. Seek a specialist certified by the American College of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
If the vessels you are talking about are on the nasal alae (the side of the nose where it meets the cheek and upper lip), these are arterial capillaries, and quite difficult to eradicate. The best way to eliminate them (if they are big enough to stick with a 30-gauge needle), is via...
I charge per session $300 for the first two sessions and $150 dollars for each additional session. Prices can vary per region. This is my price in the washington, dc area.
