I have a Telangiectasia below lower lip. What are my best treatment options: Laser or Scleratherapy?

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What are my best treatment options-laser vs. scleratherapy and what are side effects-area is 5mm X1mm-husband does not know I'm having this removed-as not covered by insurance-what can I expect and can I cover it with make up

Kristin M. Baird, MD · Answer

I would definitely recommend laser treatment for the telangiectasia under your lip. Given the size and location of the lesion,  laser will give you a very nice result. Specifically, a pulsed dye laser or 532nm KTP laser would be most effective. You can expect a small amount of swelling and there is a possibility of a small purplish bruise in this area which will resolve within a week. You can cover this area with concealer make up if you desire after treatment. Best wishes.

John Landi, MD · Answer

Laser is the treatment of choice. I have used the Dornier 940 diode with excellent results and no side effects.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The V Beam by Candela is a 595 nm pulse dye laser that is utilized for venous lakes, the purplish reticular veins on the face, especially on the lip or on the skin below the lip. I like to use either the KTP 532 nm laser or the 1064 nm ND YAG LASER to treat reticular veins on the face or lip.

Manjula Jegasothy, MD · Answer

Telangiectasias around mouth are the best and most safely treated with the pulsed-dye laser.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

The best treatment for veins of the face is a laser, I would not consider sclerotherapy on the face for fear of scarring.

I have a Telangiectasia below lower lip. What are my best treatment options: Laser or Scleratherapy?

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I have a Telangiectasia below lower lip. What are my best treatment options: Laser or Scleratherapy?

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Answer: Laser or Sclerotherapy for Telangiectasia below lower lip

Answer: Laser or Sclerotherapy for Telangiectasia below lower lip

Answer: Consider laser for spider veins of the face

Answer: Consider laser for spider veins of the face

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