Periorbital Vein Removal in Miami

Using laser treatments, Dr. Sarah Avila can address a range of cosmetic concerns around the eyes without invasive techniques. Her skill as a double board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon creates a patient experience that heightens both safety and efficacy in every treatment. She is proud to provide nonsurgical periorbital vein removal for patients in Miami and the surrounding areas.

What Are Periorbital Veins?

Periorbital veins are visible blood vessels around the eye, affecting both the upper and lower eyelid areas. Their visibility, size, and color can all vary, ranging from subtle discoloration to larger, uneven veins. The thin skin around the eye is particularly vulnerable to having visible veins, especially as a patient ages.

How Does an Oculofacial Surgeon Remove Periorbital Veins?

Periorbital veins typically respond well to nonsurgical laser treatment. Using a vascular laser, Dr. Avila can permanently close blood vessels without damaging the surrounding tissues. Her background as a board-certified oculofacial surgeon has equipped her with the knowledge and skill to treat the orbital area safely. No incisions are created, which means there is no scarring or visible signs of treatment once you have recovered.

What Is the Procedure Like?

We start by ensuring patient safety and that their eyes are fully protected during surgery. This can involve using numbing cream and, on occasion, anesthetic eye drops. Additionally, patients will wear eye protectors. Dr. Avila then proceeds with the treatment, adjusting the device to specific settings required for treating your eyelid veins.

The laser device is extremely precise, delivering pulses of heat energy directly to the veins. This stimulus will shrink and collapse the blood vessel, reducing its visibility. Notably, collapsing these visible veins will not influence blood flow to the eye. Additionally, the body will naturally reabsorb the collapsed vein, redirecting blood flow to as needed.

How Soon Will the Veins Be Gone?

Periorbital veins tend to respond well and consistently to laser treatment. A single treatment can create notable improvements, but most patients will need 2 sessions for full results. These sessions are separated by about 6 weeks to give the skin time to fully heal.

Periorbital vein removal permanently removes the veins targeted. Once the veins have collapsed, they will not regrow. However, patients may still develop newly visible veins due to factors such as:

Excess sun exposure
Increasing skin thinness
Genetic predisposition
Hormonal fluctuations

Is There a Recovery Period?

The treated area will be red, sensitive, and mildly swollen for a few days after treatment. Patients report this feeling like a localized sunburn around the eyes. Dr. Avila will provide instructions for caring for the treatment sites, but you will not have any significant limitations on your daily routine. Still, many patients prefer to take both work and social downtime until the redness and swelling resolve. Generally, visible side effects take about 5 to 7 days to resolve.

Combining Treatments

One of the most significant risk factors for periorbital veins is increasing age. The eyelid skin can become thinner, and veins may weaken or stretch. Both cases increase vein visibility, but they also often occur alongside other signs of aging.

Many of Dr. Avila’s patients take this opportunity to treat multiple concerns in a single setting. She provides laser treatments for a range of facial concerns, including wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and more. When you meet Dr. Avila for your consultation, you can also explore her full suite of nonsurgical treatment options. She gladly takes the time to build a fully tailored procedure plan that fully addresses each patient’s concerns.

Schedule Your Consultation

Experience safe, long-lasting, and effective periorbital vein removal performed by a highly skilled and qualified professional. Book your consultation with double board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Sarah Avila today.

Sarah Avila, MD

Board Certification: Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Specialization: Eyelid Surgery & Aesthetics

Dr. Sarah Avila is an oculofacial plastic surgeon in Miami, Florida. After completing medical school, Dr. Avila completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a highly competitive two-year ASOPRS-accredited fellowship in reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. During this fellowship, Dr. Avila focused on plastic surgery related to the eyelids, brows, lacrimal duct system, orbit, and face.

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