I have a bulging varicose vein behind my right knee. I've obtained 2 consultations, one doctor recommends sclerotherapy and the other EVLT? I have no symptoms just want to get rid of the vein.
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July 29, 2017
Answer: Bulging veins on knee need microphlebectomy
Forehead veins are common, and often when smiling, laughing, or other actions which increase jugular pressure, they will stand out more. Sclerotherapy can be done, but I agree with Dr. Landi that yours are large and would be better treated with a microphlebectomy. Find someone skilled with f...
The temple veins shown in the picture are best treated with microphlebectomy. Sclerotherapy is likely to leave hyperpigmentation.BestH karamanoukian MD FACS
From your pictures it is not clear if you really have varicose veins or normal but bulging veins.Consider Dupplex ultrasound to identify Saphenous vein insufficiency with ABVLM vein specialist. If Saphenous vein is incompetent, Ablation therapy (EVLT, RFA, etc) with or without sclerotherapy will...