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A Doctor Removed a Bulging Vein in the Middle of my Forehead?

Punkin101Jul 10, 2013
I am absolutely terrified about having this vein tied off and removed. Simply because it was in the middle of my forehead. I am worried about long term effects on other veins, temple artery, etc. I feel terrible about what I have done to my body. Is there anything you can tell me to make me feel any different? I feel so uncomfortable about it I don't know what to do. Please help.

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