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I have this dark blue/purple lesion on my lip that keeps getting bigger. I went to see the dermatologist and she said that it's a venous lake. She said it was nothing I had to worry about. Does anyone else have one or know of someone who does? If so, what was your/their treatment?
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P.S. I know that it is possible for the Venous Lake to reappear..but I am just glad that it has been off my lip for 2 months now...it was big and purple and was starting to be painful, I hope that any information that I given you has been helpful...Good Luck !!
March 26, 2010 - 7:51amThis Comment
I think it has been about 6 months since I last posted. Here is what I've done. 1st doc tried to freeze it with some kind of freezing torch. Very painful but pain is gone in 1 day. No improvement. 2nd doc told me to put Vaseline on it regularly. Does help, but does not make it disappear just keeps it from breaking open. 3rd doc used a IPL laser on it 2x's. Did reduce the size, but still exists but feels less volatile (does not feel like there is a heart beating on my lip anymore). It is stable now and a little smaller. Has anyone used a different laser that worked better?
March 1, 2010 - 2:17pmThis Comment
I too was told that I have a venous lake condition on my lip about 5 years ago. Although from time to time it tingles, it has caused me no problem, nor has it gotten any larger (thank goodness). When asked if I could have it removed, the doctor told me that my insurance would not cover the cost (~$1,500)! He told me that would buy a lot of lipstick and also not to worry.
March 1, 2010 - 1:18pmThis Comment
I had one on my lip. The doc put a topical solution on it (to freeze it) and it was gone in 3 weeks.
February 15, 2010 - 4:08pmTook her less than 2 minutes to analyze and treat.
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Same here! Noticed about 2 months ago and recently a nurse friend suggested that I have it checked. Dr. said no worry and the laser to correct could be worse than leaving it as is.
February 4, 2010 - 11:53amThis Comment
I had my Venous Lake Lasered on Jan. 19,th 2010....its now a week later and it looks like it may be gone...I will have to wait a few more days to see if the treatment was an sucess....and if it is I will update you... on the doc's name and where you can contact him. Wish me Luck !!! :O)
January 26, 2010 - 8:00amThis Comment
What kind of laser was used?
June 12, 2010 - 12:00pmThis Comment
***Update...Venous Lake totally gone....only took one visit to the derm. sooooooo happy...no visable sign left...yeah...If your in the Georgia Area (Kennesaw/Marietta) go see Dr. Kayal @ Northwest Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialist, LLC, 840 Church St., Suite G-3, Marietta, Ga. 30060, tele: 770-426-7177..he charged me $300.00 for this 100% sucessful procedure. Good Luck !!
March 1, 2010 - 2:29pmThis Comment
I had one on my lower lip and had it removed seven years ago. My specialist cauterized it, I had a tiny scab for a couple of days and then it left just a tiny little blue mark. Over the years it has started to bulge out again and so I am going to see the same specialist again. I was not interested in surgery, it sounded like a big deal going in from the back and so I rejected that option.
January 25, 2010 - 9:31pmThis Comment
Hi everyone - It's been a year now since Island Girl first posted her ASK about the venous lake on her lip. I'm sure during that time some of you have had some new developments. Did you have surgery? What type? How did it work for you? How are you doing today? We'd love to get your updates so that everyone can share this information. Thanks! Pat
December 10, 2009 - 6:21pmThis Comment