Laser Vein Removal

 

Spider Veins • Broken Capillaries

Spider veins are a common occurrence on the face. These "star" shaped veins with radiating lines (resembling a spider) are a cosmetic concern for millions of women and men. Some are very small and isolated and some create a network of blue-red areas that expand with time.

Spider veins are most commonly found around the nose but may occur around the cheeks and lower face area.


Unlike spider veins on the leg, facial veins are linked to excessive sun exposure. Most of them, however, are cruel hallmark of the passing time. Almost all adults appear to have some degree of facial spider veins.


Until  now there have been three methods of removing facial veins: a specific laser treatment (YAG laser), IPL treatments or sclerotherapy.

The heat from the laser beam or intense pulsed light device selectively destroys the abnormal veins. Over time the spider veins disappear.


Both laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) are generally safe but in some individuals , scarring and/or hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) can occur along with bruising and discoloration of the treated veins.


The length of the standard laser or IPL procedure depends upon the size of the area treated.  Most spider veins on the face can be treated within 45-90 minutes.


After the procedure, recovery depends on the area treated and the type of laser. You will have no pain but the skin may have a sun burn effect for a few days. The mild bruising and swelling usually take 7-10 days to disappear.


We have developed an unprecedented new laser technique for facial and spider veins removal. It requires only one treatment performed with minimal discomfort and without the need for topical anaesthetics or cooling; it leaves no bruising or discoloration . The only side effect is transient redness at the treatment site.