After my first round of Botox injections (not sure if this is relevant), I noticed the development of a bulging vein on my forehead. It seemed to have protruded significantly, although it has since retracted. During its worst appearance, I also experienced a severe cluster headache behind the eye, which seemed to be related to the vein. I am hesitant about undergoing IPL treatment. When discussing this with doctors, I often receive responses such as, "This is not common" or "I have never seen a reaction like this before." Therefore, I am looking for minimally invasive options.
From what I understand, the appearance of the vein on the forehead is likely due to the weakening of the forehead muscles that normally keep the vein collapsed. Without this muscle tension, the vein becomes more prominent. Fortunately, there is a better alternative for Botox treatment. I recommend looking into the Microdroplet Lift, which is a patented method that specifically targets the brow depressing muscles while leaving the forehead muscle untreated, preventing the veins from popping out.
The vein has always been present, but it was not visible due to the muscles hiding it. However, with the relaxation of the muscles caused by Botox, the vein became more apparent. It is possible that the visibility of the vein may decrease over time, and the headache associated with it will definitely go away.
Visible veins in relaxed muscles or after filler injections can be normal, but new onset headaches should be evaluated by a primary care physician.
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