I have a prominent superficial temporal artery and I want to treat it. Am I a good candidate for sclerotherapy? (Photo)

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what to do ?! what decrease it ? and what increase it ? i heard that drinking water more than 3 liters per day decrease the problem ! and what about sclerotherapy ? and its side effects ? thanks in advice

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.The picture you posted as an example shows a temporal vein. Temporal veins can be injected with sclerosant solutions or excised via microphlebectomy. These are cosmetic and not covered by insurance. This will cost you approximately $2,000. Temporal arteries are not treated with sclerotherapy as that may cause visual disturbances or vision loss or stroke. They can be excised under specific indications and you should consult a vascular surgeon who has expertise in doing that. BestDr Karamanoukian

John Landi, MD · Answer

Temporal arteries are not treated with sclerotherapy and are not removed for cosmetic reasons.  Prominent temporal veins can be treated by sclerotherapy or removal by micro incisions.

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