About 6 months ago, suddenly there are two visible green veins on both sides of my face.On the left one is hidden under skin, from temple to eye, the right one is little bulky from my eyebrow to my temple. Any remedy to get rid of these veins? Thank you
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The purplish discoloration is not cyanosis as would occur with cardiac shunting as you are suggesting, especially if you see veins. It is likely to do venous lakes or malformations and these can be treated with sclerotherapy or long pulse lasers.
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.
