Is it possible to have any treatment on this bulging vein on the bridge of my nose? (Photos)

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I have a bulging vein on the bridge of my nose it shows much more when I laugh or smile..Is there anything I can do about it? Thank you

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree that microphlebectomy with a micropuncture yechnique will be optimal for this vein on the bridge of the nose. These procedures are not covered by insurance as they are purely cosmetic.

John Landi, MD · Answer

The vein pictured is in and area that is hard to treat but sclerotherapy or removal through a very tiny incision (microphlebectomy) is possible.

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