For the last few years I have had these ugly bulging veins on the sides of my nose. They make my tear trough area look worse and more hollow and so I look tired all the time. I have tried filler in this area but that didn't help. How can these veins be removed? Thanks
October 16, 2018
Answer: Handle with Extreme Care These veins share circulation with the opthalmic vein which, as you might guess, is an important part of the circulation of your eye. Injecting this area with sclerosant may result in blindness. If it really bothers you that much, you *may* be able to have a surgical ligation performed after some very careful planning (Including an MRI or a CT scan to define the anatomy for your surgeon). This should only be done by an experienced oculoplastic surgeon (an opthalmologist who has done additional plastic surgery). If someone tells you they can handle it in the office or they can inject it or laser it - run, don't walk, out of the consultation.
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October 16, 2018
Answer: Handle with Extreme Care These veins share circulation with the opthalmic vein which, as you might guess, is an important part of the circulation of your eye. Injecting this area with sclerosant may result in blindness. If it really bothers you that much, you *may* be able to have a surgical ligation performed after some very careful planning (Including an MRI or a CT scan to define the anatomy for your surgeon). This should only be done by an experienced oculoplastic surgeon (an opthalmologist who has done additional plastic surgery). If someone tells you they can handle it in the office or they can inject it or laser it - run, don't walk, out of the consultation.
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