More have popped up on the side of my forehead also with pulses. Can arteries be removed safety? Would heavy exercise increase the chance of more veins appearing? Would botox affect it? With sensitive, thin skin, would you recommend it or another treatment to thicken it? The creepy vein photo, demonstrates that even when I slightly smile, the vein pops out. Thank you in advance, Emma
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Answer: Forehead Veins - Sclerotherapy or Microphlebectomy or both
There are many options for the treatment of veins around the eye (periorbital) including laser, removal through small incisions (microphlebectomy), sclerotherapy, ohmic thermolysis and micro needle radio frequency. What is done is determined by the size of the vein, amount of veins and...
Sclerotherapy is a process and usually requires around 3 sessions and sometimes more depending on the amount of veins. There is also maintenance required over time. From the pictures posted it looks as if you have had a response to treatment. I usually wait 6 weeks between...