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Unsightly Blue Veins Around Eyes. O Fallon, MO

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I finally decided to do something about these blue...

kadsn98
$450
I finally decided to do something about these blue veins that encircle my left eye. To be honest, there is not a lot of information out there about this or the best ways to treat it. I have been to a few providers in the past, dermatologist, plastic surgeon, and they recommended fillers. I wanted a permanent solution. I know there are a few vein specialists that will do sclerotherapy on the face, but many are still reluctant around the eye. The other option is laser ablation, and I could not find anyone in St Louis who was doing this around the eye. So I am on vacation, and one too many people have asked me if I had a black eye, so I decided to act.
I found Dr. Wright and the Laser Lipo and Vein Center. He has a video on his website treating a vein like mine. I sent a message through the website and received a quick response via email. I set an appointment for a consultation and possible procedure within a few days. I filled out the standard paperwork and was taken to a procedure room. A nurse read the disclosures to me. She was informative and reassuring. The doctor arrived in a reasonable amount of time. He was pleasant and looked at the veins in question, said I was a good candidate, and pointed out another vein on the side of my eye going to my temple he would treat as well. I said ok, so we started the procedure. I was sitting on an exam table. The procedure is not painful at all. It is a tiny little poke, a few times. I got faint at first because I was all amped up preparing for pain and then there was none. I told them and they elevated by feet and put a cold towel on my neck, and continued after I said I felt better. I probably took 15 minutes to complete. I am not sure how many syringes of sclerant were used but I know there were several lined up ready with different formulations for varying situations. I was bruised immediately. but it did not hurt too much. I slight burning and soreness was all I felt.
I did not get an aftercare sheet. Which I found strange. I have been using Ice packs. I get pretty swollen throughout the day. It can take 4 weeks for the vein to collapse and disappear. 85% reduction is the "gold standard."

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Thomas Wright, MD

Thomas Wright, MD

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November 6, 2016

Thank you for your post and your pics!

What were some of the questions you asked before deciding on the procedure?

November 17, 2016
I was concerned about safety. I looked at the experience of the practitioner. I did research on my own. This is not a real common treatment and many docotrs around here wont treat the eye veins.
November 7, 2016
I just had this procedure done on both of my legs last spring. They thought it might take at least two treatments for all the veins to disappear but one treatment pretty much took care of all of them! I think you will be very happy with your results. Keep us posted. You might look into taking Arnica pellets under the tongue. They can really help with the bruising.
March 14, 2019
I am looking to do sclerotherapy for my forehead veins and I'm very nervous to do it. Lots of conflicting information about it. I would love to hear more about your experience. Thank you!
June 1, 2019
I think it was worthless. The vein came back in 4 weeks. I did not feel comfortable letting Dr. Wright try it again.
June 3, 2019
Thank you for replying. Did it make it worse? I’m tempted to try it but if there is a chance it gets worse then I won’t do it. Hard part is finding people who have done this on their face to see how the results really are. Thank you so much
UPDATED FROM kadsn98
23 days post

Week 3

kadsn98
It was almost invisible. Then today I can see the vein again. Still slightly bruised.

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November 27, 2016
I had very prominent veins by my eyes just like yours and had them lasered by a dermatologist when I was 40 now 13 years later they are back (but smaller) they have been lasered twice and still there. Very frustrating! Curious, how yours are looking now?
July 25, 2017
What type of laser got rid of them and what doctor
June 1, 2019
It came back in 4 weeks!
UPDATED FROM kadsn98
1 month post

The vein is back

kadsn98
I we t for my follow up. He wanted to do another treatment. I can't have a black eye for 3 more weeks, and I was still sore 4 weeks put from the previous treatment. I also think it is outrageous to ask for another $450 for the second d treatment... And possibly a 3rd. I was not told that I would have to pay again for each treatment. But I would not have done it anyway.

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