Can My Pulsing Facial Artery Be Reduced?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read the piece by Dr Barry Eppley concerning removal of a pulsatile facial artery near the mouth. I have had this for about 15 years following an injection of facial filler into the area. It is always visible and it would be a real blessing to me if it could be removed. Please could you get in touch concerning this procedure.

A:Probably developed an aneurysm of the facial artery before it bifurcates near the corner of the mouth. I presume this was from filler injections for the nasolabial folds.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon