I have a number of small red spots/veins under my eye and I am wondering if there is any safe, effective treatment to reduce or remove marks in this location? I've seen that laser may not be an option because they're pretty close to my eye, is that true and if so are there any other options? I'll try to attach a photo but I'm not sure it will work, the marks go along the top of my cheekbone and above the tear trough line to the corner of my eye/nose.
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Before and after pictures would help but this is a stubborn area to treat because it is highly vascular and angiogenesis (creation of new vessels) is possible from laser treatment or other conditions like rosacea, etc. You typically would need several treatments to take care of all of these, not...
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The vein you showing is normal ascent of a branch of the facial vein which accompanies an arthery. Weight loss can make it more visible. I would not advise to have it removed surgically as artery can be inadvertently damaged. Nerves passing nearby can also be...
Both spider angiomas and spider veins may increase during pregnancy and, similarly, may decrease post pregnancy. Their treatment is elective and they should not be treated while pregnant. i would not recommend laser treatment while pregnant.
