How to Remove Spider Veins on Your Face
LASER SPIDER VEIN REMOVAL in Boston & Rhode Island
Facial Veins, Rosacea and Angiomas
Clear your complexion of all things red
These bluish-purple or red spider veins (also known as broken capillaries) usually appear on the nose, cheeks and chin. While they are not painful, they can be embarrassing.
Candela’s GentleYAG® laser can quickly and effectively remove spider veins with minimal discomfort.
Lasers can treat the following vascular conditions:
Small Red Dots (Cherry Angiomas)
Nose - Rosacea
Nose - Spider Veins
Cheeks - Broken Capillaries
Cheeks - Rosacea & Veins
*Results vary person to person
How Does Laser Vein removal work?
During the laser vein removal procedure, a special hand piece delivers heat to the targeted vein while Candela’s Cooling Device™ protects the skin. This heat forces the blood vessel to coagulate, causing it to be slowly destroyed and absorbed by the body. The process can take just a few minutes to 1/2 hour and the recovery time is minimal.
Is spider vein removal painful?
There is a pinching sensation during the treatment. A cooling spray is released after each pulse to ease discomfort and provide cooling of the skin.
WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE AFTER TREATMENT?
Most patients after treatment have some swelling and pinkness within the treated sites. This will diminish over a 24-48 hour period. On occasion fine superficial crusting (looks like a cat scratch) and blister formation may occur, especially in the treatment of leg veins. If this occurs, patients are asked to clean the area gently with mild soap and water twice daily and apply an antibiotic ointment.
Remove Spider Veins on Your Face or Legswith the GentleYAG
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Laser or Sclerotherapy
Remove Spider Veins on Your
Face or Legs
with the GentleYAG
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Laser or Sclerotherapy
WHAT ARE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LASER TREATMENT?
Laser treatment for facial blood vessels and leg veins has been free of significant complications. There is a chance of temporary pigmentation disturbances. On occasion postoperative crusting and blistering are noted but this is not associated with any significant increased risks of complications.
HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS PROCESS IN THE TREATMENT OF BLOOD VESSELS?
The degree of success will vary from patient to patient, however, studies show that the success in the treatment of facial blood vessels range between 75-90% with a single treatment. Leg veins appear to show a 50-75% response after one or two treatments.
