I have a green vein under my eye that I hate. I heard sclerotherapy is a great option for this so I had my first treatment 8 months ago. It didn’t work so Im now going to go back for a higher solution. I also want to get the veins on the side of my face treated cause they are noticeable. When I asked the doctor he said he could treat them but he’s concerned they could be arteries. Shouldn't he be able to tell if they are arteries or not? What would happen if he injects them and they are arteries?
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It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, t...
We treat veins on a daily basis. Staying active is encouraged post treatment. I prefer my patients to walk about a mile a day or be on elliptical cross trainer for 15-20 mins. I ask my patients to avoid lifting heavy stuff ( more than 20 pounds ) or doing high impact training...
Forehead veins can be treated by sclerotherapy with very excellent results. Veins at the bridge of the nose are called angular veins and should not be treated as they drain directly into the brain.