Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underSclerotherapy q&a

Is it normal to see veins through the skin on chest?

ambercallanMay 18, 2015
I'm very pale and have chest veins..is it normal to see them? I've had them my whole life. Is it normal to have translucent skin

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on May 20, 2015
Answer
Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jun 17, 2015
Answer
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Phlebologist
Answered on May 31, 2015
Answer
Dr. John Landi, MD
Board Certified General Surgeon
Answered on May 19, 2015
Answer

More Sclerotherapy Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Joseph J. Castellano, MD

Visible veins on the face can be caused by a number of factors. They may be broken capillaries, which can result from sun exposure, overly aggressive scrubbing when you wash your face, hot water, facial injuries and more. Short of micro-sclerotherapy, there is not much to do for visible facial...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Robert S. Bader, MD, FAAD

Larger veins seen in the legs are often reticular veins.  Often, there is a problem with the veins in the groin that results in the larger leg veins. Before treatment, a venous ultrasound is recommended to evaluate the veins as treatment of the underlying cause is essential.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question and posted picture.Two puncture wounds with expertise and care not to go through frontal sinus. That would cause a lot of problems.We charge $2,000 USD for this procedure in the U.S.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian

+2 answers
See all Sclerotherapy Q&A
See more Sclerotherapy Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SCLEROTHERAPY GUIDE →