I have a vein in my forehead that get super prominent when I smile. It's gotten a lot worse with age. It's becoming more and more visible even when I don't smile. I know vein removal is a common procedure. But is it possible to do it on your forehead? Would removal affect blood flow?
Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments 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, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.
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Answer: Choosing between different varicose vein and spider vein treatments 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, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.
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May 27, 2017
Answer: Yag laser for reticular veins Depending on the size and location, you may also consider a long pulsed Nd-Yag laser. Easy treatment and with a couple visits, it is usually gone. Best of luck!
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May 27, 2017
Answer: Yag laser for reticular veins Depending on the size and location, you may also consider a long pulsed Nd-Yag laser. Easy treatment and with a couple visits, it is usually gone. Best of luck!
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Forehead veins can be treated with microphlebectomy or sclerotherapy It is normal for veins to bulge, i.e. dilate when you exercise. Once they reach a certain size, however, they will always be visualized under the skin, especially in lean people.
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Forehead veins can be treated with microphlebectomy or sclerotherapy It is normal for veins to bulge, i.e. dilate when you exercise. Once they reach a certain size, however, they will always be visualized under the skin, especially in lean people.
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June 5, 2017
Answer: Vein treatment Thank you for the question. I would recommend consulting a vein specialist in person regarding your treatment options but, in all likelihood, you'd benefit from sclerotherapy. This minimally-invasive treatment uses a sclerosing solution that causes the vein to shrink. Usually the entire treatment takes 2 to 3 sessions to achieve fading of the undesirable veins.
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June 5, 2017
Answer: Vein treatment Thank you for the question. I would recommend consulting a vein specialist in person regarding your treatment options but, in all likelihood, you'd benefit from sclerotherapy. This minimally-invasive treatment uses a sclerosing solution that causes the vein to shrink. Usually the entire treatment takes 2 to 3 sessions to achieve fading of the undesirable veins.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Forehead veins. I treat forehead veins frequently and with sclerotherapy and sometimes for very large veins with a combination of sclerotherapy and disconnection through microincisions in the hairline. The results are very good but, as with any vein injection, more than one series of injections may be necessary. Blood flow is not affected.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Forehead veins. I treat forehead veins frequently and with sclerotherapy and sometimes for very large veins with a combination of sclerotherapy and disconnection through microincisions in the hairline. The results are very good but, as with any vein injection, more than one series of injections may be necessary. Blood flow is not affected.
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