Neck vein on the right is visible when I talk. Any solution to make it less visible? Would aspirin help? (photo)

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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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Albert Malvehy, MD · Answer

Neck veins are supposed to be more prominent at different times. They are an important part of your circulation and should not be removed.

John Landi, MD · Answer

The picture does not show well. Visible neck veins are normal in most people and increase in size with exercise, stress and even talking.  I would recommend that you do nothing about this vein.

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