I have a Varicose Vein on the top of my penis, how do I get rid of it? (Photo)

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I have had a varicosa vein on the top of my penis for a while and I am very active sexual but never had a problem, it just looks not pleasant, how do I get rid of it or make it look better? It makes me a little worried my partner will not like it.

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

See a urologist for guidance for veins on the penis. If they give you clearance after doing an ultrasound of the scrotum, we can remove it via microphlebectomy. The procedure will cost you approximately $3,000.

John Landi, MD · Answer

This vein could be treated by sclerotherapy or a topical laser.  I would recommend sclerotherapy but with either method more than one treatment may be required.

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