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Hence no classification of problem vein to be treated can be rigidly defined. Therefore, when assessing a vein that looks like a branching tree, remember that the blood flow is from peripheral to central and it is actually a collection of tributaries draining to a central vein.Īs the most superficial veins will join together and drain into slightly deeper veins, and these deeper veins might do the same again, one sort of problem vein might be associated with another sort of problem vein of different size and depth. From these, the venous blood drains into the larger named veins such as the temporal or facial vein, and from there to the jugular vein, superior vena cava and right heart. Thousands of little veins (called venules) drain venous blood from capillaries, and these veins drain into larger veins that are varied and un-named. It is often called ‘branching’ although in reality, it is the reverse of branching.

Basic classifications of facial veins – size and depth of veinīefore going into the different classification of each sort of vein, it is important to remember that the venous system is a network of little veins, draining into larger veins. Therefore, when we describe veins by the anatomical area on the face, it usually indicates what sort of vein is likely to be found. Fortunately, there is a good correlation between the anatomical location and what sort of vein is found in each location. the size of the vein, the depth of vein – either within or under the dermis, and the anatomical area of the face affected. We classify facial veins in terms of how big and how deep they are, and where they are found – i.e. However, we have found that a few simple screening questions asked at the time of first enquiry, often backed up with a picture sent by the potential patient by email, can usually determine which one might be optimal to give the first opinion. In addition, it is also important to be able to recognise facial veins that might be a sign of a more complex problem that should be referred away from an aesthetic practice.īecause of the combination of aesthetic or surgical treatments that might be needed, some patients are offered a joint consultation between aesthetic practitioner and venous surgeon.

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In our practice we have found that, to provide a full service to these patients, we need a combination of traditional aesthetic approaches with a more invasive surgical approach. Problem veins on the face range from very superficial ‘capillaries’ to large bulging subdermal veins. Patients with unwanted facial veins commonly present to aesthetic medicine practitioners. Victoria Smith and Professor Mark Whiteley, both experts in the area, provide a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and the different treatment options available. You can hear and buy this album at bandcamp here.Facial veins can be treated with a wide range of aesthetic and surgical procedures. Since the late Loussier's popular heyday – frighteningly that was some 60 years ago now – this kind of cross-genre territory has been much explored but this acclaimed trio (admired in both spheres) have a delightfully inclusive approach.Īlthough this will doubtless appeal more the listeners who are into contemporary jazz.

There's also a playful quality at work (the rhythmic angularity and punctuations Florian brings to Restless), The Lovely Image is a lean, reflective ballad and Betting Angel is a front parlour classical-cum-jazz piece with Lahs' arco playing. Many decades ago the pianist Jacques Loussier made his international reputation playing jazz variations on Bach but Vein sometimes take a more muscular route as they reconstruct a Mozart aria, a piece from Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Here's something for those who enjoy that music which falls between classical and jazz as this Swiss trio of pianist Michael Arbenz, his brother/drummer Florian Arbenz and bassist Thomas Lahs brings improvisation to their influences from European chamber music.Īnd punch in This Is Beat-O-Vein which spins off from Beethoven's 5 thSymphony.