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Mini phlebectomy an option to remove large facial vein?

Sclerotherapy vs Phlebectomy
Mar 21, 2022

Facial veins are tricky to treat. You definitely want an experienced phlebologist (vein doctor) to evaluate and treat. Some facial veins are effectively treated with sclerotherapy, while others can indeed be removed with phlebectomy. Necrosis isn’t a concern as long as the treating physician ensures that they are treating a vein and not an artery. There is ample venous drainage through alternate channels, so (properly) closing or removing a vein rarely causes issues with blood supply to an…

Is it safe to have Sclerotherpy and lip fillers done the same week?

Concurrent procedures
Mar 11, 2022

I routinely perform sclerotherapy and other cosmetic procedures such as filler, Botox, or threads on the same day. So it shouldn’t be a problem to have them done a few days apart from each other.

Sclerotherapy staining on leg – what are my options to treat this?

Dealing with Skin Staining
Jan 31, 2022

Hi,This is an unfortunate outcome that occurs in a minority of patients after sclerotherapy. The key to avoiding skin staining is to reduce bruising after the procedure by applying an anti-bruising cream (such as arnica or Dermaka), and to evacuate any clotted blood within the treated veins. Once the skin is stained, it will often fade over the course of several months, and as you have been doing, hydroquinone can help accelerate that process. If these measures fail, a dermatologist can help…

Forehead indent caused by vein – can be done?

Sclerotherapy in the right hands is safe option
Jan 11, 2022

Sclerotherapy can safely be performed on forehead veins (and most facial veins for that matter). It is understandable how many docs shy away from this area, as there are potential dangerous complications if performed incorrectly. Seek out the care of a board-certified phlebologist in your area, and they should know how to treat this issue. Good luck!

Do some spider veins on the nose not respond to laser treatment?

Sclerotherapy or VeinGogh
Aug 10, 2021

Depending on the size of the veins In question, either sclerotherapy or VeinGogh (Ohmic thermolysis) are good options to treat veins on or about the nose. Be sure you are seeing a board-certified phlebologist to get the best care!

Would Sclerotherapy work for my forehead indented vein?

Botox will not fix this. Sclerotherapy can
Jul 31, 2021

The prominent vein is not caused by muscular contracture, which is what Botox can fix. This appears to be caused by a prominent vein. In the hands of a qualified, experienced vein specialist, this can be treated by sclerotherapy. It is important that the physician who performs this procedure is comfortable working near the eyes, as the complications could be serious if performed incorrectly. Seek out a board-certified vein specialist in your area for specific treatment advice.

Most effective treatment for facial veins?

Ohmic Thermolysis
Jul 18, 2021

Ohmic thermolysis (ie VeinGogh) can effectively treat tiny facial veins that are too small to effectively be treated with injection sclerotherapy.