Spider veins and rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I have a rhinoplasty scheduled for march as i would like to remove my dorsal hump and improve my breathing. I also happen to have spider veins on my nose (exactly where my dorsal hump is) and one on my left cheek. Will the surgery aggravate the spider veins? Will they be more visible? Thank you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We have seen temporary worsening of visible nasal capillaries after rhinoplasty surgery. These may be treated with IPL, or light electrocautery after your surgery. Wishing you well. Dr Joseph

Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD · Answer

Undergoing a rhinoplasty should not aggravate your spider veins.  I would recommend discussing all of your concerns with your surgeon that you have surgery scheduled with.  Good communication between patient and surgeon is very important both before and after surgery.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The spider veins can be cauterized in the office setting prior to the surgery. Best not to zap them during the surgery itself. The surgery could potentially aggravate them and make them worse, so it best probably have them cauterized prior to the surgery. A septoplasty is performed to improve breathing, while  a rhinoplasty is performed to shave down the dorsal hump. A rhinoplasty will not improve breathing. For more information about the differences between the two procedures, please see the link and the video below

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The surgery should not affect the spider veins. Once the healing is complete after surgery, then you can consider having them treated, if needed.All the best.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Rhinoplasty surgery will not affect your spider veins.  You could consider having those removed by laser surgery.

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