Can this blue vein on the side of my mouth be removed without scarring? (Photo)

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I have a blue vein that goes down one side on my mouth, approximating one of those marionette lines. Is there any way I can have it removed without scarring? I have checked around but have had no luck in finding anyone who to remove it. Thank you for your help.

Richard Burgmeier, MD · Answer

Blue facial veins are very easy to treat with lasers. For blue facial veins the best laser is a long pulse  1064 Nd:Yag. For tiny red veins a 532 KTP laser works great.

Mark A. Blair, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question, the photo you included is not very clear.  Veins can successfully be treated with laser.  Try checking with a board certified dermatology office for a YAG laser that can treat veins.Good Luck!

John Landi, MD · Answer

The vein does not project well on the picture but, in general, facial blue veins can be treated safely and easily with sclerotherapy.  See a vein specialist.

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