Would a 5mm incision leave much of a scar? Would it be very noticeable? (Photo)

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After realizing the extent and size of the veins, surgical removal would require a 5mm incision. This scares me a bit. Instead, the doctor used a laser to treat some of the veins, and I will reschedule in a few weeks if they are still gone to continue with the rest. I'm hoping the laser will work...the difference I've seen so far is amazing. However, the most visible part of the veins remain, so I'm waiting it out. My question is: would a 5 mm incision leave much of a scar? Would it be very noticeable?

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

This can be done with micropuncture incisions, not large 1/2 cm (5 mm) incisions !BestH Karamanoukian MD FACS

Manu B. Aggarwal, MD · Answer

Orbital veins are very easy to treat with the Nd:Yag laser. It only requires one to two treatments. There is no downtime, no scars or any visible sign of treatment other than a little redness that may last a day or two. The results are immediate.

Vahe Melkonyan, MD · Answer

Well, less invasive than surgery, but more effective than laser treatment option for that vein is sclerotherapy. 1-2 injection sessions  should completely and permanently eliminate that vein without marks or scars. It is also very safe. Make sure to see ABVLM certified vein specialist for seeond opinion.

Richard Ort, MD · Answer

I have had good success treating veins under the eyes with YAG laser.  This requires special training and expertise but in experienced hands can work very well.  It is less invasive than surgery or other modalities.Regards,Dr. Ort

John Landi, MD · Answer

I would treat the vein below your eye with a combination of sclerotherapy and fine needle radio frequency. I would not surgically remove this.  This is an area that will have bruising an although the scar would be small there still would be a scar.  Removing veins in this area by surgery would only be a last resort for my.  If you had success with a laser, why not repeat the treatment is the vein does't resolve after one treatment?

Would a 5mm incision leave much of a scar? Would it be very noticeable? (Photo)

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