My lower lip started to turn bluish, worse at times, at the end of my pregnancy. After the birth of my baby, this did not resolve. It has worsened and now I can see that the superficial veins extending from my oral comissures down to the neck are more visible. I have a normal reading on pulse oximetry. What could be causing this? Should I be worried?
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Sclerotherapy gets rid of spider and small varicose veins easily for $450/session and is not painful but does usually take 3-4 sessions at a month to 6 wks apart. Expect to wear support hose for a few days after each session and enjoy the new great looking legs when the veins are gone....
This is phlebitis and really thrombophlebitis and as long as there is no redness or fevers, it can be watched. If after 4 months the vein is still enlarged and tender to the touch, it can be removed quite simply with local anesthesia in a procedure called microphlebectomy.
A picture would have been great for best guidance.You don't mention where this venous lake is located and around what type of structures if it is in the face ...Long pulse lasers like Nd YAG are very effective for treating such vein complexes. Seek a specialist who has experience taking...
