Are these reticular veins? Can they be treated? (Photo)

This needs microphlebectomy.Unfortunately, a lot of vein "specialists" are medical doctors, not surgeons, and they can only do one procedure (or two): endovenous ablation or sclerotherapy.Bulging knee veins need the underlying venous insufficiency with EVLT AND microphlebectomy by someone who...

Forehead veins are common, and often when smiling, laughing, or other actions which increase jugular pressure, they will stand out more.  Sclerotherapy can be done, but I agree with Dr. Landi that yours are large and would be better treated with a microphlebectomy.  Find someone skilled with f...

The temple veins shown in the picture are best treated with microphlebectomy. Sclerotherapy is likely to leave hyperpigmentation.BestH karamanoukian MD FACS

From your pictures it is not clear if you really have varicose veins or normal but bulging veins.Consider Dupplex ultrasound to identify Saphenous vein insufficiency with ABVLM vein specialist. If Saphenous vein is incompetent, Ablation therapy (EVLT, RFA, etc) with or without sclerotherapy will...

It's important to protect from the sun.  Avoid getting tan which will darken the surrounding skin and will make the white areas stand out more.  There is a good chance that you will see improvement over time. You should go back to see your doctor to discuss further.Regards,Dr. Ort

Failed sclerotherapy can be addressed in such sizable veins with micophlebectomy.H Karamanoukian MD FACS certified vein specialist from ABVLM