Enlarged medial forehead vein: are there any safe treatments to remove it? What would be the best way to remove it? (photos)

Laser therapy has evolved to address small and medium sized abnormal veins. In fact, endovenous laser therapy is useful for the management of varicose-vein associated venous insufficiency. Sclerotherapy using foam sclerosants are ideal for the treatment of minimally-refluxing varicosities and reticular veins. In our office, we combine these less-invasive modalities with microphlebectomy and vein surgery in order to minimize scarring and remove unsightly varicosities.


 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

I see this issue often with patients and understand the stress it can cause.   I treat this issue with a combination of micro-incision near the eybrows to tie off the vein with very fine suture, and then use sclerotherapy on the upper limb of the 2 veins; this can be done in the office under local anesthesia.  Afterward, you need to have compression on the forehead for a few weeks.   This combination works 80% of the time, but sometimes, additional sclerotherapy may be needed.  Good luck!

Forehead and facial veins such as these are very common, and are best treated very easily by superficial or topical laser. Treatment generally requires several sessions, although sometimes we are fortunate, and a single session will do. However, not just any laser will be effective, so you should be seen by an experienced vein specialist, who will use the right energy type for veins and not just treat your skin. If the laser does not resolve the veins, they can be treated by injection sclerotherapy, but we prefer to reserve this as a secondary treatment option, particularly around the eyes and visible areas of the face. As a final option, microphlebectomy can be performed, where the vein is actually removed through a tiny, needlestick incision under local anesthesia, but this is more invasive than the prior options. I recommend seeing a vein specialist who can offer several treatment options and can determine which is best for you.