4 weeks ago I had a bulging blue vein under my eye cauterized. I am wondering about the pits in my skin where the vein was cauterized. I believe I can still see the vein however much thinner and darker blue in appearance. I am regretting having the procedure done with the fear that I will be scarred and that the vein may still be there. I appreciate any advice about healing for this procedure, which was performed by a doctor who specializes in Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery.
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EJ thank you for sharing your photos. I agree with you that your skin is very fair / translucent. I also agree with the other doctors that visible veins are normal looking reticular veins. They do not have to be treated but can be treated. The treatment I would recommend would be foam...
Late thromboembolization, years after sclerotherapy is not been described. Once the vein is thrombosed, it scleroses (or scars) and is not likely to embolize months or years later.
After hand sclerotherapy, I recommend waiting 24 h before performing any forearm or hand exercises. it is unlikely that any subsequent exercising will cause the treated veins to recur. However, hand sclerotherapy carries a small risk of new blood vessels developing in the treated area and back...
