I have very visible veins all over my body. Is there any way of making the veins on my chest less visible? (photo)

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I am a 21y/o F + my skin translucency has ruled my life; I have no confidence as a result + have tried covering them up to no avail. My GP said they are just surface veins + there's no reason why something couldn't be done. H/e a vascular surgeon advised against sclerotherapy + phlebotomy due to associated risks + advised I see another vascular surgeon as there may be an underlying concern as to why I am like I am. Is my vivid network of chest veins a concern + is there a way of treating them?

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

EJ thank you for sharing your photos.  I agree with you that your skin is very fair / translucent.  I also agree with the other doctors that visible veins are normal looking reticular veins.  They do not have to be treated but can be treated. The treatment I would recommend would be foam sclerotherapy and it would likely take 2- 3 treatments.  There are some risk with foam sclerotherapy and I would only consult with a vein specialist surgeon who has a lot of experience treating chest veins.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree that foam sclerotherapy is very successful and efficacious for chest/breast veins and several treatments may be necessary to achieve an optimal outcome.

John Landi, MD · Answer

The pictures that you show are very good and this is a common problem that I treat.  Sclerotherapy for these types (reticular) veins is the treatment of choice and is very safe. It usually requires several cycles of treatment but works well.  You should see someone with experience treating veins in this area with sclerotherapy.

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I have very visible veins all over my body. Is there any way of making the veins on my chest less visible? (photo)

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