Are large facial veins treatable with sclerotherapy?

I've been seeking out a laser center and plastic surgeon in Dayton who will treat my large facial veins, but with no success. They've informed me that operating on large veins near the eye socket/cheek bone area is risky. Any thoughts? Can my facial veins be treated?

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VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Aug 06, 2013

It is possible to treat certain reticular facial veins with sclerotherapy, but it should be done by a skilled vascular surgeon and should be performed with great care.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

It is possible to treat certain reticular facial veins with sclerotherapy, but it should be done by a skilled vascular surgeon and should be performed with great care.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Jul 24, 2013

While sclerotherapy is not recommended for facial veins, surface lasers can be used. Should you choose to go this route, be sure to find a board certified surgeon who has experience and success with treating facial veins.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

While sclerotherapy is not recommended for facial veins, surface lasers can be used. Should you choose to go this route, be sure to find a board certified surgeon who has experience and success with treating facial veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jul 19, 2013

Some facial veins can be treated, but I'd be surprised to find an interventional radiologist who would treat, unless they were causing significant problems for you. It is just too risky to treat veins in the facial region, regardless of the type of treatment. The risk of interrupting blood flow to the regions of the head/brain in general is very high, that is why I would be surprised if you found a physician that would treat. It may take a while before you do find one.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Some facial veins can be treated, but I'd be surprised to find an interventional radiologist who would treat, unless they were causing significant problems for you. It is just too risky to treat veins in the facial region, regardless of the type of treatment. The risk of interrupting blood flow to the regions of the head/brain in general is very high, that is why I would be surprised if you found a physician that would treat. It may take a while before you do find one.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Jul 18, 2013

Sometimes facial veins can be treated with sclerotherapy, but it depends on a number of factors (including the placement of the vein and the experts level of experience and comfort). Try looking for a board-certified vein specialist who has performed the procedure on facial veins and who has done so multiple times with success.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Sometimes facial veins can be treated with sclerotherapy, but it depends on a number of factors (including the placement of the vein and the experts level of experience and comfort). Try looking for a board-certified vein specialist who has performed the procedure on facial veins and who has done so multiple times with success.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Jul 18, 2013

Treatment of infraorbital and temporal facial "reticular" veins (blue-green veins) is routinely done with injections by experienced vein specialists. The problem will be finding an experienced vein specialist in your area. The American Board of Phlebology is a good start, for they issue certification to those physicians who meet their rigorous standards.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Treatment of infraorbital and temporal facial "reticular" veins (blue-green veins) is routinely done with injections by experienced vein specialists. The problem will be finding an experienced vein specialist in your area. The American Board of Phlebology is a good start, for they issue certification to those physicians who meet their rigorous standards.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Jul 18, 2013

As long as the large facial veins are outside the bony orbit rim, they can be treated. See an experienced vein specialist who has done such work before.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

As long as the large facial veins are outside the bony orbit rim, they can be treated. See an experienced vein specialist who has done such work before.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jul 18, 2013

Yes, facial veins can be treated. There is a small risk with treating facial veins (slightly greater than treating leg veins). Still, it can be done effectively with sclerotherapy. There are practitioners, such as myself, who do this routinely so just keep looking in your area.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Yes, facial veins can be treated. There is a small risk with treating facial veins (slightly greater than treating leg veins). Still, it can be done effectively with sclerotherapy. There are practitioners, such as myself, who do this routinely so just keep looking in your area.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jul 18, 2013

If the large facial veins are near the eyes, sclerotherapy is not recommended.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

If the large facial veins are near the eyes, sclerotherapy is not recommended.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jul 18, 2013

We avoid sclerotherapy on the face and especially these larger veins around the eyes. We do treat them, however, with a Cutera 1064 yag handpiece quite successfully. You should seek someone with experience in treating these.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

We avoid sclerotherapy on the face and especially these larger veins around the eyes. We do treat them, however, with a Cutera 1064 yag handpiece quite successfully. You should seek someone with experience in treating these.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jul 17, 2013

Most facial veins can be treated by sclerotherapy but not all. The most difficult veins to treat are the veins near the junction of the nose and inner part of the eye. See someone with experience treating facial veins.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Most facial veins can be treated by sclerotherapy but not all. The most difficult veins to treat are the veins near the junction of the nose and inner part of the eye. See someone with experience treating facial veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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