Treatment recommendations for extreme bulging forehead veins! (Photos)

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The last couple of months my forehead veins seem to be getting worse. Any time I smile lately, they all pop out! The main vein has always popped out but now they are all starting to connect when flared out. It’s to the point when I lay on my side I feel pressure in my head and truly gives me a headache so I’m forced to lay on my back. Please see the picture below- I took three standing and three bent over for only 5-10 seconds. Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated! Please and thank you!

John Landi, MD · Answer

I treat these veins frequently and I treat them with sclerotherapy.  This is strictly a cosmetic procedure and is done in the office with just local anesthesia.  It is a very safe procedure but you should see someone with experience treating veins in this area.  Sometimes more than one treatment may be required.

Pretidev Ramdawon, MD, PhD · Answer

Hi,
I believe your vascular problem is not only related to your forehead superficial vasculature, but to the blood circulatory system of your head and brain as you feel pressure in your head in the side lying down position. I would recommend you to see a vascular surgeon as well as a brain surgeon or a doctor who does both brain surgery as well as cerebral vascular surgery.
But, first of all, you'd need proper investigation. Your specialist doctor will surely advise you on this matter. Cerebral angiography, CT Scan, MRI investigations as well a test to measure brain blood flow called Near-Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) could be required before establishing a final diagnosis. A more commonly used technique known as Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is also used for the same purpose. 
The other thing is: don't lose time. Look for the right doctor immediately.
Hope this helps.

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