Facial Spider Veins & Cherry Angioma Removal
About Facial Spider Veins
They occur from enlarged blood vessels just under the surface of the skin and get their name from their “web-like” appearance. Popular causes of facial spider vein results from genes, sun-exposure, changes in the weather, pressure, pregnancy, alcohol, and injury.
They can make your skin appear older and less healthy. It may make you self conscious and feel the need to try and conceal them with makeup. Laser treatments can collapse and remove the veins, which can dramatically improve the appearance of the affected areas, creating a more youthful, healthier, more even appearance.
Spider veins respond best to the laser treatments, which emit a beam of light energy that is absorbed by the dark pigments in blood vessels and blood cells. The absorbed energy is released as heat that thermally damages the interior lining of the blood vessels, causing them to collapse and fade from view. Our laser has optics specifically designed for vascular treatments with adjustable power levels and spot sizes that allow precise tracing of veins to ensure complete and proper closure. A licensed professional employs a laser to target unwanted veins. The light causes them to collapse and gradually fade from view.
About Cherry Angiomas
Cherry angiomas are small, red, benign blood vessel growths that can appear on the skin. While they are typically harmless, some individuals may wish to remove them for cosmetic reasons. Laser is the most common and effective treatment for cherry angiomas. A laser beam is used to destroy the blood vessels in the angioma, causing it to disappear. Most cherry angioma removal procedures are quick and minimally invasive. Typically, there is mild redness and swelling that subsides within a few days after the treatment.
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Common Questions
Is Spider Vein Removal Permanent?
Although laser treatment can remove existing veins, more can develop, which would require future treatments.
What Types Of Veins Will The Laser Work For?
The laser is most effective for very small spider veins on your legs or face. Spider vein are the thin, blue veins that do not cause symptoms and are only cause for cosmetic concern. Larger varicose veins or veins that are symptomatic do not get good results from treatment with the laser.
What Is My Downtime For Spider Vein Treatments?
There can be some minor bruising and swelling. We recommend you schedule your laser vein treatments at least 2 weeks before an event.
How Long Does a Treatment Take?
Most treatments for facial spider veins or cherry angiomas take less than 30 minutes. However we suggest a consultation to give you an accurate time.
Medications/Reactions
Please advise us about all of your medical conditions and medications before you have your treatment, as there are some that prevent us from performing Laser Vascular Treatments. These include, but are not limited to the following:
If you are pregnant or nursing
If you have taken Accutane any time in the past two years
If you have an active herpes infection, you may not have the treatment until it resolves.
If you are prone to herpes, but do not have an active infection.
Please advise us if you have any healing disorders like diabetes, a connective tissue disease or are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.
If you have a history of hypertrophic or keloid scars.
Before Your Treatment
Avoid sun exposure for three weeks before your treatment. Tanned skin has extra melanin which attracts laser energy and may lead to pigmentation changes in the skin.
Plan your treatments allowing for a period of no vigorous activity or use of hot tubs, saunas or spas for 3 days after treatment.
Stop using all products containing hydroquinone and Tretinoin (RetinA) on the treatment area 3 days before treatment.