Are veins like this hereditary because my toddler son has a very similar one on his forehead. How old would he have to be to remove his, I am fearful once he starts school he will be picked on. Any advice on this for both of us would be appreciated. I feel so ugly all the time and that I look like Frankenstein. I am near Lynchburg, VA but very willing to travel to fix this!
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Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments
In my office i see lots of patients that work retail. I always recommend to wear compression stockings. Especially when standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Although difficult from your photos to determine the issue, bruises will improve within 4-5 weeks. Veins will continue to be...
It is unusual to have a drain left in place following vein surgery so there must have been a reason to place the drain. A genereal rule of thumb for removing drains is to remove them when the drainage either stops or reduces to a minimal amount. Speak with your surgeon about the drain.
I recommend you seek a consultation with a cosmetic opthalmologist. They will be able to treat this safely and effectively most likely with laser and eye shields.
