Can ultrasound be preformed on hand veins?

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I had sclerotherapy on my hands last year. The doctor in question didn't do a very good job. I realize I am a veiny man, and I can deal with my left hand, but my right hand is not looking so hot. Is there an experienced, compassionate doctor, that could use ultrasound to troubleshoot the problem and target some veins? The ones I want to remove are probably not recommended, and located on my wrist.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Veins are an important part of your circulation. Although some veins can be removed, it is essential to maintain the blood supply to the extremity. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Mark Rayman, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Ultrasound can be used to establish if a vein on your treated hands is open or clotted...however most often this can be determined with a physical exam.  If a vein is hard and non-compressible, it's likely clotted.  In any event, there are a number of ways to remove veins on the backs of the hands...or make them look less noticeable.  Treatment options include microphlebectomies (taking the veins out through tiny incisions), sclerotherapy or laser ablation.  Alternatively, you can mask the appearance of veins by injection of fillers.  I'd suggest that you see a vein expert who also does fillers, in order that you have options available for consideration.  Hope that helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can rejuvenate the hands very well with fillers, I suggest that first before removing the veins with sclerotherapy.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

As a triple certified vascular sonographer, I can tell you that they can be imaged but such superficial veins need high MHz probes and are essentially unnecessary when an experienced vein specialist is taking care of hand veins. H Karamanoukian MD FACS RVT RPVI RPhS
certified vein specialist from ABVLM and double board certified surgeon

John Landi, MD · Answer

The treatment of hand veins is a cosmetic procedure.  Ultrasound can be done on hand veins but it is not necessary when treating cosmetic hand veins unless there is a suspicion of an underlying abnormality as to the cause of the hand veins.  As with sclerotherapy to any other veins, sometimes more than one treatment is necessary and, if the veins are large, removal through micro incisions or endovenous laser may be necessary. I do no remove veins on the palm side of the wrist.

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Answer: Do yu need ultrasound evaluation of hand veins? NO

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